Exploring Namibian Cuisine on Namibia Independence Day
On March 21st, 1990, Namibia gained independence day from South Africa. To celebrate this Southern African country, we are exploring delicious and adventurous Namibian cuisine.
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Celebrating Ghana’s Independence with Ahaspora’s Ghana Action Forum 2022: Bridging Home and Abroad for Development
On the eve of Ghana’s 65th independence, March 3rd, 2022, FunTimes attended Day 1 of the Ghana Action Forum, hosted by Ahaspora at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Action Forum, a two-day, in-person, and virtual program, was designed to ‘engage Ghanaians living abroad and at home in an action-oriented, forward-thinking conference to contribute to advancing Ghana’s development’.
10 Black-Owned Tea Brands to Add to Your Pantry
For centuries, tea has been enjoyed for a number of occasions and for a variety of reasons. Add one of the ten Black-owned tea brands to your pantry for your next relaxing, pipping hot cuppa.
Let’s Talk About Credit: Credit-Building Strategies for Black Communities
“Financial literacy, economic empowerment, and wealth-building are going to be the last leg of the civil rights movement. Because one step towards financial literacy takes you two steps towards personal empowerment” – Russel Simmons, entrepreneur
Black Music: The Rise of Afrobeats and Afro-Pop
There is a new wave of Black music, and it’s called Afro-Pop or Afro-fusion, and it’s finally getting the international attention it deserves.
The Victory Blueprint: Celebrate International Women’s Day with Business Strategies from Successful Black Businesswomen
On March 8th, International Women’s Day is celebrated. This year’s theme, #BreaktheBias, focuses on the gender wage gap.
Meet Alexis Chateau: How This Black Solo Female Traveler Is Going Against the Grain
Black solo traveler and full-time RVer, Alexis Chateau, says that representation is important to remind people that access to the great outdoors in the solo travel community is not exclusive to one group of people.
7 Black-Owned Watch Brands for The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
The watchmaking industry has been around for ages, and Black-owned watch companies are slowly but surely growing. Like many other sectors of the fashion industry, it’s a struggle business-wise, but the beauty, creativity, and craftsmanship is of course, on point.
6 Black-Owned Smoothie & Juice Bars for Your Next Health Drink
Keep healthy this winter with a refreshing, vitamin-packed, fresh juice or smoothie from one of these six Black-owned smoothing and juice bars across the USA.
Black Billionaire Business Lessons: 3 Success Tips From Tyler Perry That Will Inspire You.
Three success tips from Tyler Perry, the 15th Black billionaire. Rising far above poverty, creating a significant international brand, owning a BET stake, and a net worth of 1 billion dollars is not a fit for the faint-hearted.