Michael Oher: The Story Behind The Blind Side
Michael Oher, the real-life inspiration for The Blind Side, turns 35 this year.
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Nine and a Half Minutes: One Year Later
The murder of George Floyd occurred one year ago today. The trial of Derek Chauvin, just one month ago, and the trial of the other officers, next year.
5 Black-Owned Menswear Brands to Support, Now
These five Black-owned menswear brands offer a wide variety of styles and products for the modern-day man. Support one of these brands today and get the father figure in your life’s wonderful Father’s Day gift.
Workforce Solutions: Preparing Citizens To Successfully Return To Society After Imprisonment
Uplift Solutions is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 with the mission of “Delivering entrepreneurial solutions that support underserved communities for the joy of a healthy life.”
The Importance of Road Safety is International: Celebrating UN Global Road Safety Week
May 17th through May 23rd marks the 6th UN Global Road Safety Week. In celebration of the importance of this event, and in an effort to help raise awareness for the cause, FunTimes Magazine asked some of our writers to share their own experiences of road safety from their corners of the world.
Ghana’s Fatal Floods: The Rainy Season, Effects of Inadequate Gutters and Improper Waste Management, and Ways Forward
Each year, Ghana’s residents experience an immense and avoidable loss due to rainy season floods. FunTimes investigated the causes and effects of seasonal flooding and strategies that can be employed to disrupt the yearly cycle of loss.
Malcolm X: A Leader By All Means Necessary
Due to Malcolm X’s work, the words to describe African American people changed to “Black” and “Afro-American” rather than “Negro” and “colored”.
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day: 5 Black Leaders in ICT
Today is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day! Celebrate by reading about Black Leaders in ICT!
Tell a Man It’s Okay to Cry – The Importance of Male Mental Health
While society has accepted many changes in this Millenium, the identity of the “real man” has stayed the same.
Possibilities of Progress: Integrating Crisis Care Infrastructure into the Philadelphia Police Force and the United States
Philadelphia, “The City of Brotherly Love”, continues to grapple with racism and mental health-related policing.