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Jul 06, 2022 10:00AM

We at FunTimes Magazine hail from different parts of the world, including Philadelphia, Jamaica, and Nigeria! Take a peek of what our days look like from where we are!

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Philadelphia hosts World Cup 2026 - 5 opportunities for Black businesses

Jun 20, 2022 11:00AM ● By Eric Nzeribe

With an estimated 5 million visitors expected to descend on Philadelphia during the tournament, there will be a huge demand for goods and services.

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Congratulations to Teia Hudson, the winner of the Philadelphia School District’s 2022 oratorical contest.

Jun 07, 2022 10:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

Her winning essay entitled, “Dear Society,” squarely focuses on racism in America from the perspective of a young African American woman.

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Dads Sign-Up for Daughters’ Hair Tutorials

Jun 03, 2022 03:30PM ● By Karen Warrington

As we celebrate Fathers’ Day let’s hear it for dads who are showing up for classes to learn how to braid their daughters’ hair.

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Black Complacency is the Key to White Supremacy

May 31, 2022 03:00PM ● By Kyrah Page

My growing appreciation for reading started when one day I heard the quote, “If you want to hide something from a Black person, put it in a book.”

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You Cane Give Initiative

May 31, 2022 01:00PM ● By Lisa Bryant

The You Cane Give Initiative is a nonprofit which since 2016 has restored 700 white canes and shipped them free of charge to 17 countries.

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COVID’s Economic Shift Part II: The Impact of Gig Work on Work/Life Balance for Black Communities

May 27, 2022 03:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo and Umme Orthy

COVID’s Economic Shift is a three-part series that explores the future of the US labor force. In the second part of the series, we investigate the work structure of gig work, and its impact on work/life balance for Black communities.

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Colour of Culture Art Show, rainbow marbled background
Local artists, performers and entrepreneurs show their true colors at The Colour of Culture: A Celebration of the African Diaspora this past weekend

May 26, 2022 10:00AM ● By Sue Ann Rybak

The festivities were part of FunTimes’ multicultural mission to showcase the arts, culture, music, education and small business while celebrating the importance of investing in the local cultural economy.

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Baby formula shortage offers time to reflect on breastfeeding

May 22, 2022 03:00PM ● By Karen Warrington

But how did mothers become so completely dependent on a manufactured baby formula and not mothers’ milk?

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Hurricane Preparedness

May 10, 2022 03:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

With a few weeks left until the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season, how prepared are you for the threat of the impact that the storms may may have?

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