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“What Makes Us Different, Makes Us Beautiful” - Personal Piece

Dec 29, 2021 12:00PM ● By Umme Orthy

I knew being able to leave Bangladesh was a huge opportunity knocking at my door. Nonetheless, it felt like my soul was firmly attached to the soil of my motherland. I did not want to leave my country, but I knew I needed to go.

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Holiday Shop Talk

Dec 23, 2021 03:00PM

Experience the joy of fun gifts & places to shop in our hip and historical city!

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Message From Eric Nzeribe, Publisher: "Get Your Own Broom"

Dec 21, 2021 10:00AM ● By Eric Nzeribe

If you are reading/looking at this page, be grateful! You are alive! Unfortunately, many people did not make it to this day because of the pandemic. Are you in the wrong circumstance, or do you feel that your situation is worse off? Cheer up because it may still change! At this time of the year, it’s important to be grateful and give thanks.

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A Child’s Death Highlights Bullying Culture in Nigerian Schools

Dec 20, 2021 03:00PM ● By Belinda Nzeribe

The death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr. after being beaten by five older boys in his school hostel has raised the issue of bullying in schools. Videos of his last moments emerged and everyone saw just how much damage had been done.

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Christmas & Kwanzaa Gift Ideas for Loved Ones

Dec 17, 2021 10:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

This season, families will be celebrating different holidays like Kwanzaa and Christmas and reinforcing family bonds that may have been strained by the pandemic. If you are looking to get awesome Christmas or Kwanzaa gifts for your people, but are not sure which gifts would be best, here are some ideas to get the ball rolling.

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3 Focus Points for the Eagles Bye Week - Opinion Piece

Dec 15, 2021 03:00PM ● By Mac Johnson

Sit back and, relax, the Eagles are on a bye week! But if the team still has playoff aspirations, there’s still work to be done, even if there isn’t a game to be played. Here are three things for the Eagles to focus on during their bye week.

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Ho Ho Ho Holiday Spending - Opinion Piece

Dec 13, 2021 10:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

We are in the midst of the holiday season and we are being bombarded with commercials urging us to spend, spend, spend in spite of the ongoing pandemic and the dismal economic outlook for many Americans.

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Collaborating Around COVID-19: Questions and Answers

Dec 10, 2021 11:03AM ● By FunTimes Staff Writer

The acting Physician General, Dr. Denise A. Johnson, recently held a community editorial meeting with Philadelphia area Black publishers. Here are the questions and answers discussed during the event.

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Collaborating Around COVID-19

Dec 07, 2021 03:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff Writer

The acting Physician General, Dr. Denise A. Johnson, recently held a community editorial meeting with Philadelphia area Black publishers. Dr. Johnson took this initiative to speak directly to the trusted messengers of the community to provide an update on the COVID pandemic and vaccine information directly to our community for a better understanding of the still-evolving knowledge on COVID-19 health impacts, which disproportionally affected people of color.

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11 Black Women Activists Whose Names You Should Know

Nov 29, 2021 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Black women have steadily led the way for centuries, and not just in the United States. We’ve highlighted 11 Black female activists who are making their mark.

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