Fred Wright of AFSCME Local 1739 Highlights Union Workers’ Needs During a Pandemic
AFSCME Local 1739 is a union that represents employees who work in the Philadelphia Community and Social Service Agencies.
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The Business Center Celebrates Over 20 Years of Mentorship and Small Business Education In The Philadelphia Area
For over 20 years, The Business Center, known as “The Business Connector” by its members, has followed the credo, “Building our community one entrepreneur at a time”. Their mission is to equip adults and youth with the tools to start, sustain, and expand their enterprises
Second helping Recent citywide event supports area Caribbean eateries during COVID-19 pandemic
A number of Philadelphia-area Caribbean restaurants took part in October’s Taste the Islands Philly event, designed to provide economic support for many eateries dealing with substantial revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Mmabatho Mokiti - Mathematician turned Impact Entrepreneur
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the work of mathematician Mmabatho Mokiti who is inspiring young South African entrepreneurs.
Childhood Love For Local Exploration in Jamaica Turns Into Tour and Travel Company
Recently, the principal consultant of Being Jamaican, Teika Samuda, shared details about her company with FunTimes Magazine.
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.
5 Black Beauty YouTubers You Need to Subscribe To
Uplifting the voices of Black creatives isn’t a seasonal trend but a forever staple. These are five Black beauty YouTubers who are redefining beauty standards.
Aspiring Speech Therapist Transforms Skill and Hobby Into Businesses
Young Cherie Warner-Richard, aspiring speech therapist, never imagined that she would one day be an entrepreneur settling nicely as a lead designer and creator of accessories.
Trail-blazing Black Women in Business: Bozoma Saint John
Over the course of her career, Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John has earned a formidable reputation as a trail-blazing Black woman in business.