4 South African Women Using Their Voice For Social Justice
These 4 South African Women are using their knowledge, skills and platforms to tackle the many social issues that face South Africa.
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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.
Minds on Fire: 2021 People to Watch Under 30 Finalist- Oprah Annmarie Williams.
Thirty year-old entrepreneur and CEO of ProperlyGuided Natural HairCare and Beauty Salon, Mrs. Oprah Annmarie Williams knew from the age of seven that she was destined to be in the field of cosmetology.
Minds on Fire: 2021 People to Watch Under 30 Finalist – David and Aaron Cabello
David is the founder of Black and Mobile, the first Black-owned food delivery service in the country to exclusively deliver for Black-owned restaurants, and his twin brother, Aaron, is his right-hand business partner.
United Way’s Dr. Nikia Owens Provides Essential Resources for Philadelphia and New Jersey Communities
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, is a non-profit that works exclusively toward the goal of lifting people out of poverty. FunTimes spoke to Dr. Nikia Owens, the Managing Director of Financial Empowerment at United Way, to learn more about resources available for community members during and after COVID-19, and to share the services they provide.
Mmabatho Mokiti - Mathematician turned Impact Entrepreneur
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the work of mathematician Mmabatho Mokiti who is inspiring young South African entrepreneurs.
Immigrant Stories: Innocent Onwubiko on Protective Measures, Caution and Alternative Pathways During COVID-19
Innocent Onwubiko, a United States health professional, uses technology and a multi-tiered strategy to protect his clients, staff, and business during COVID. He shares his precautionary measures and advice for Black people on the front lines of the pandemic.
International Day of Women and Girls In Science: Katherine Johnson
In the summer of 1953, after moving closer to Langley, Katherine Goble began her career with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics West Area Computing unit. The group was composed of entirely African American women who manually performed complex mathematical equations, as NACA was still segregated.
Pat McGrath Is the First Makeup Artist to Be Named a Dame
Beauty maverick Pat McGrath is the first-ever makeup artist who received damehood from Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about her successful career here.
10 Things You May Not Know About Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is one of the most famous women in history and her work in the civil rights movement is remembered and celebrated on her birthday, February 4. Learn ten things you may not know about Rosa Parks here.