Celebrate Friendship With These Galentine’s Day Activities
“A faithful friend is the medicine of life” – Apocrypha
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National Library Lovers Month: How Libraries Benefit Underserved Communities, and Library Support Strategies
In February, communities around the nation celebrate National Library Lovers Month. To commemorate this joyous occasion, we are exploring the beneficial nature of libraries, and offering strategies to support your local library.
Black Heroes/Heroines to Celebrate for Black History Month
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress” -Nelson Mandela “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is…
National Girl Child Day: Investigating Gender-Based Violence in India and its Connection to the African Diaspora
In honor of National Girl Child Day, and the fight to end gender-based violence in India and around the globe, FunTimes Magazine investigates the issue of sexual violence against females in India, and what this means for the African diaspora and girls and women worldwide.
On the TLC Tip: A Budget-Friendly Winter Skincare Regimen
Winter weather can be tough on the skin. The skin, the body’s largest organ, needs TLC to optimize its elasticity and protection during the cold months. A good skin care regimen may also help to boost self-esteem and alleviate seasonal affective disorder. Let’s get into it.
Winter Fire Safety 101
On January 5th, 2022, 12 Philadelphians perished in a house fire. On January 9th, 2022, a Bronx apartment caught fire and claimed the lives of 18, and injured over 60 people due to a faulty space heater and a lack of apartment maintenance. Many of the victims of the Bronx fire were of Gambian descent. In commemoration of the lives lost, and to prevent future tragedies, FunTimes Magazine offers these fire safety tips.
Martin Luther King Day: Lessons from MLK on Economic Justice, and a Toolkit for Upward Economic Mobility
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggles” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
The 2022 Glow-Up: Strategically Designing and Manifesting your Next Upgrade
If you are reading this, congratulations! You have made it to the end of the year! Looking towards the future, with proper planning and execution, and with the odds in our favor, achieving your goals may be strenuous, but very rewarding.
December in Ghana: Events Heating Up Ghana
Here are some professional, ‘enjoyment’ and food events to attend if you are in the country at the end of this month, or next year during December.
Winter Fashion Trends of 2021
’Tis the season of the winter slay! With the arrival of the COVID-19’s omicron variant, the future of ‘outside’ this winter is questionable. However, it’s a great feeling to dress up for yourself, because when you look good, you feel good. Here are some winter fashion trends of 2021.