Black Women Fighting the Period Stigma
Black women across the globe are fighting the stigma that surrounds menstruation to ensure that women and girls have access to menstruation products.
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My 14-day Marriage with COVID-19
COVID- 19 was declared as a global pandemic in March 2020. Every move I made became a mathematical calculation.
5 Ways to Cope with Stress in 2021
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress isn’t a fun topic of conversation because it’s not fun to feel. But after the last year, we’ve experienced, many have become acutely aware of their stress levels, and those levels are high.
The Quest for High-Status Careers Among the African Diasporas
Quite a number of Black parents in diaspora and in native homelands discourage their children from pursuing non-science degrees, especially in the performing arts. They actively limit the choice of careers in art, culture, design and advance specific studies for income, status and security.
The Reading Quilt: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
Each month, “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month, Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson is the focus of QUILT.
Exploring Mauritius on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Mauritius. Mauritius gained independence from the British today in 1968. In honor of this, we’ll explore the history and development of human settlement on this East African island. Let’s jump right in!
Wakandan is a REAL Language: South Africa’s isiXhosa
On this #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, we focus on the language that used in the highly popular 2018 Black Panther that is an official language of South Africa.
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
5 Black-Owned CBD Brands and Why You Should Try Them
The wellness industry is expanding into the cannabis industry with many CBD brands and products available. Support one of these Black-owned CBD brands.
Remembering the Black Stars Lost in 2020
FunTimes Magazine commemorates some of the Black stars we lost this year and remembers their achievements.