African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys ...

Why This Summit Matters On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, ...

Hollywood is already vibrating with excitement about films that will reinforce what will be known as the cinematic year when the calendar explodes for the new year 2025. With storytelling now a form ...

Why Resolutions Fail: The Psychology of Willpower and Motivation Before diving into tips, let’s explore why resolutions fail. Willpower is finite—it’s like a muscle that tires out when overused. This ...

Aisha Bowe Founder & CEO, STEMBoard and LINGO Aisha Bowe, a former NASA aerospace engineer, holds degrees in aerospace engineering and space systems engineering from the University of Michigan. She ...

John Baxter Taylor A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1908, John Baxter Taylor made history by winning an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1904 Olympics which was held in St Louis, Missouri, ...

The Digital Renaissance of African Archives The sheer scale of the digital preservation project across Africa is gargantuan. Not just anything, the use of such digital tools is spurred up by cultural ...

She writes about her journey of resilience and empowerment. FunTimes Magazine Publisher Dr. Eric Nzeribe was among the inspired visitors attending a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Aminata Sy, ...

The Black Church: Once we get past the Reconstruction Era and into the modern world, we see that the church quickly became the heart and soul of philanthropy for African Americans. Far beyond offering ...

How the Conclave Works The process for electing a new pope follows centuries of tradition. The College of Cardinals comprising all cardinals under the age of 80 will gather in the Sistine Chapel in ...

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds Americans to prioritize mental wellness and destigmatize mental illness. Founded in 1949 by Mental Health America, this observance mobilizes educational ...

On April 30, 2015, UNESCO’s International Jazz Day rallied over 700 events in 185 nations, bringing together millions to celebrate the improvisational nature of jazz. As a distinctly African American ...