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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World Health Day: 3 Ways to Show Support for Black Nurses
Black nurses have been an integral part of helping to slow the spread of COVID. Although medical workers are coping with the immense stress and emotional trauma of a pandemic, they miraculously remain balanced.
Survey Says: Philadelphians Respond to City Snow and Trash Removal – Part 1
FunTimes Magazine recently engaged the residents of Philadelphia in a survey to find out their contentment with the city’s snow removal and trash collection efforts this winter.
Senegal Independence Day: Lèopold Senghor, French Colonial Africa, Negritude, and the Quest to Recover an African Identity
Happy Independence Day, Senegal! Today we are honoring the work of the great poet and first president of Senegal, Leopold Senghor.
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.
End the COVID Madness: Get Vaccinated, Right!
Though the vaccine has begun its process of distribution, it will take some time to know whether the vaccine is an exceptional one. Much like flu vaccinations, health leaders anticipate that people will procrastinate.
Celebrate World Wildlife Day
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day, and this year, the theme is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”. Let’s learn about the wildlife that is native to the U.S.
Minds on Fire: 30 Under 30 Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended our ‘Minds on Fire: 30 Under 30’ event! If you missed it, don’t worry, you can check out the event recap here:
Fresh Perspective: How Fresh Grocer’s Mouna Haidara Uses Empowerment to Lead by Example During COVID-19
“I try to build a community of people who want to do the work and take pride in having whatever they’re doing be a part of their responsibilities.”
Leaders To Be Aware of On World Day Of Social Justice
FunTimes Magazine presents five Black leaders who are making a difference, whether for #BlackLivesMatter, Black maternal health, or the fight against poverty.