The Father of South African Jazz – Hugh Masekela
Dubbed The Father of South African Jazz, Hugh Masekela’s successful career started from humble beginnings and took him across international stages.
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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.
Congressional Black Caucus Celebrates 50 Years
Beginning with just 13 members including Shirley Chisom and Louis Stokes, the CBC now has a total of 55 members including Maxine Waters, Cory Booker, and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris.
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
Celebrating Cameroon Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Cameroon! Today we are honoring this Central African country by delving into its colorful culture.
Freedom Seeking through Cultural Immersion and African Spirituality in Haiti
On Haiti’s Independence Day, we explore the country’s African history and traditional African practices that were used in tandem with physical revolt during the Haitian Revolution.
7 Interesting Facts on Sudan Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Sudan! Let’s celebrate this North African country with 7 interesting facts.
Remembering the Black Stars Lost in 2020
FunTimes Magazine commemorates some of the Black stars we lost this year and remembers their achievements.
Mama Africa- The Legendary Miriam Makeba
Fondly known as ‘Mama Africa,’ Miriam Makeba was one of South Africa’s great expatriates who wowed the world with her voice. Read more about her life here.
Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture and Unity
Kwanzaa was created using the traditional harvest celebrations of the Ashanti and Zulu peoples. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits.”