FunTimes Magazine 7th Annual Gala and Award Ceremony
Who:Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall Blake, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and vice president, Community Affairs, Independence …
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Jamaica’s Runners Steal the Show at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Happy Independence Day, Jamaica! On August 6th, 1962, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Today we are honoring Jamaican Olympians who are going for and achieving the gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
FunTimes Celebrates Niger’s Independence Day
Today is Niger’s Independence Day! On this day, August 3rd of 1960, Niger declared colonial independence from France.
Top Places To Visit In Africa This Summer
Whether you seek thrilling safaris, serene beach activities, or the exciting vastness of the Sahara Desert, Africa’s summer vacation spots cater to every type of tourist. Here are the top places to visit in Africa this summer.
Why are Some so Scared of a Black Juliet?
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers recently landed the role of Juliet in the London West End production of Romeo &Juliet, but she found herself being the target of hateful backlash and racist online bullying.
The Reading Quilt: Untwine
In her gripping novel, Edwidge transports readers into the heart of a family teetering on the edge of calamity.
The Little Mermaid has always been a story about exclusion – and its author was an outsider
Hans Christian Andersen’s literary fairy tale is radically different to the 1989 film. He was a bisexual social outsider who struggled to express his desires.
How Indigenous Games Can Rock Youth Education in South African Townships
Indigenous games have been repositories of cultural knowledge, agility, and community spirit in African societies for centuries.
Exploring Street Food in Lagos That Will Delight Your Taste Bud
Lagos, the ever-busy commercial city in Nigeria, and a melting pot for all ethnic groups in the country is a food haven for all who crave a stimulating culinary delight.
Up-and-coming African American photographers
These extraordinary artists are transforming the visual environment by presenting fresh viewpoints, celebrating diversity, defying stereotypes, and capturing the essence of the African American experience.