South Africa’s Rollercoaster COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
In the African continent, South Africa was the most drastically affected country by COVID-19, with more than 1.57 million infections.
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FunTimes Friday Happy Hour: ‘Health Awareness’ Presented by Perelman School of Medicine
On Tuesday, August 17th at 6 pm, community members attended the virtual FunTimes Friday Happy Hour event, themed ‘Health Awareness’. This event, in conjunction with the Perelman School of Medicine, explored the impacts of COVID-19, and how the legacy of racism in the medical field has contributed to the COVID-19 vaccine mistrust in Black communities and communities of color.
Sierra Leone Offers Citizenship to African Diasporans with Sierra Leonean Ancestry
Through a partnership with African Ancestry and African American businessman Diallo Sumbry, who also played a monumental role in creating Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ campaign, the country’s president announced that people who could prove they have Sierra Leonean DNA were eligible for Sierra Leonean citizenship.
Is Kombucha Good for You? Health Benefits and Dangers
Kombucha has gained popularity over recent years because of influencers such as Jackie Aina who love this tea. But is the ‘miracle tea’ all it’s cracked up to be? Here are some health benefits of kombucha with some concerns.
Let’s Talk About Autism
Public awareness is still low, and misinformation abounds, and there is a major gap in our awareness of the global effect of autism spectrum disorders, with little documented on autism in Africa. In this article, we’ll delve into autism spectrum disorder and learn about the facts surrounding it.
America’s Support of Afghanistan vs. Support of Haiti
It is hard to understand how the crisis in Haiti, just 314 miles from Miami, is not receiving a similar level of support and concern in the aftermath of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that has left more than 2,000 people dead, 12,000 injured, and thousands homeless
The NAACP vs. BLM: The Black Liberation Movement of the Future
In later years, the NAACP has struggled financially, but they have remained focused on protecting voter rights, standing up for racial injustice, and making change, but many people argue that they have been overshadowed by newer organizations like Black Lives Matter
The Effect of Climate Change in South Africa
The cities and towns would be badly impacted if immediate adaptation measures are not implemented, leaving millions exposed and susceptible to climate change.
Perceptions of Marriage in Nigeria
Like everything else in life, marriage norms have been impacted by new thinking and new practice. FunTimes Magazine surveyed 1722 individuals across Nigeria on their thoughts.
Public Trust Deficit Jeopardizes Liberia’s Vaccine Distribution
Liberia, like many other African counties, has suffered setbacks in the fight against COVID-19 as thousands of its citizens continue to doubt the existence of the virus and accused officials of plotting to extort money from foreign donors.