Althea Gibson: The First Black Female Tennis Player
As an incredible athlete and trailblazer, Gibson was the first African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title who went on to win 11 more.
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Sound and Movement: A Brief Look at the Djembe Drum
The sound of beating drums tends to engulf the air that surrounds you and, in some way, make you feel the need to move to the rhythm and get lost in possession of the tune.
Black-Centered Communities to Visit in Canada
Black communities in Canada have existed for nearly 300 years. They have given birth to many famous Canadians, including singers, inventors, athletes, politicians, and others.
Remembering the Heroes of 911
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were a tragic day in American history. Yet, in the wake of the tragedy, many people learned lessons about heroism and courage.
Slave Castles: The Legacy of a Horrific Past
These castles which were built along Africa’s West Coast near the sea were designed to assist the easy loading of their human cargoes onto ships.
5 Things That Set Philadelphia Apart as a Black Tourist City
As Summer wraps up, FunTimes Magazine explores five things that set Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, apart as a historic city with plenty to offer tourists – especially those who are Black.
The Benin Bronze Head: Secrets of a Classic Piece
For centuries, this head has been shrouded in mystery, with historians and art experts unable to determine its true origin.
The Victoria Falls: One of Africa’s Natural Wonders
When visiting the boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe, you should also visit the cascading set of falls called the Victoria Falls.
Sepviva: A slave plantation in Philadelphia owned by a Quaker
As I picked my history-seeking self off the floor, I was shocked by the revelation of a plantation in Philadelphia.
Dedan Kimathi: His Influence on the Mau Mau and the Connection between, Rastafarianism, Dreadlocks, and the Organization
Dedan Kimathi was one of the top insurgents of Kenya’s armed independence movement, the Mau Mau.