Minds on Fire: 2021 People to Watch Under 30 – Nile Andah
Nile Andah, Ghanaian-American Trailblazer, Leads the Way for the Next Generation of Storytellers
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Generations of History Event Recap
On February 5th, 2021, FunTimes Magazine celebrated Black History Month by hosting the virtual event ‘Generations of History’.
United Way’s Dr. Nikia Owens Provides Essential Resources for Philadelphia and New Jersey Communities
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, is a non-profit that works exclusively toward the goal of lifting people out of poverty. FunTimes spoke to Dr. Nikia Owens, the Managing Director of Financial Empowerment at United Way, to learn more about resources available for community members during and after COVID-19, and to share the services they provide.
Immigrant Stories: Innocent Onwubiko on Protective Measures, Caution and Alternative Pathways During COVID-19
Innocent Onwubiko, a United States health professional, uses technology and a multi-tiered strategy to protect his clients, staff, and business during COVID. He shares his precautionary measures and advice for Black people on the front lines of the pandemic.
Immigrants on the Front Line: Maxine Anderson Uses Intellect to Succeed During COVID-19
Maxine Anderson, a Jamaican immigrant living in Philadelphia, uses her intellect to navigate the compounding pandemics of racism, cultural discrimination and COVID-19, and illustrates potential benefits that the tragedy of COVID has brought.
The Diaspora Disconnect II Event Recap
On Friday, January 22nd, 2021, in tandem with Solutions Journalism Network, FunTimes Magazine hosted the virtual FunTimes Friday event ‘The Diaspora Disconnect II’.
#DanceoftheDiaspora Event Recap
On Friday, January 6, at 6 p.m EST, dancers with cultural backgrounds from around the globe met with the FunTimes community on Zoom.
Bouakary Coulibaly Lived to Tell the Tale: An African Immigrant Taxi Driver’s Testimonial During COVID-19
His testimony of struggle illustrates the urgent need to take preventive measures and highlights the necessity for more government aid and COVID relief.
Trump Supporters Attempt a Coup at the U.S. Capitol: A Double Standard in Police Response and a Way Forward for the African Diaspora
Trump Supporters Attempt a Coup at the U.S. Capitol: A Double Standard in Police Response and a Way Forward for the African Diaspora
Immigrant Stories: Benaggie Toukolon, Liberian immigrant and Caretaker, is Ahead of the COVID-19 Curve
Benaggie Toukolon leaves little to no room for error as she works to feed her family, fighting fiercely to protect them from economic hardship and the virus.