FunTimes Celebrates Gabon on Independence Day
August 17th, 1960, Gabon gained independence from France. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful country by giving a brief outline of its history and culture.
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Considering Conflict in Central African Republic on Independence
August 13th, 1960 – The Central African Republic (CAR) declared independence from France. However, liberation is not a privilege the country enjoys, as CAR has experienced unimaginable violence and civil unrest since its independence and is currently in a Civil War. Join us as we reveal the history, horror and motivations lying underneath the conflicts that exists in the country.
Exploring Chad on Independence Day
On this day, August 11th of 1960, Chad declared independence from France. FunTimes invites you to take a journey inside the intriguing Pan-African history of triumph and turmoil in Chad.
FunTimes Celebrates Ivory Coast on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Ivory Coast! On this day, August 7th of 1960, Ivory Coast declared independence from French colonialists. Join us as we honor the country’s vibrant culture, delicious food, rich soil and proverbial wisdom.
Celebrating Jamaican Independence Day
Happy Independence Day Jamaica! Today, on August 6th of 1962, Jamaica officially declared independence from the British. We are taking a peek inside this gorgeous country to see the foundations that were laid for its influential culture and customs
Burkina Faso Independence Day: Exploring a Unique History
Today, August 5th, is Burkina Faso’s Independence Day. This country, situated in West Africa, is home to a strong historical presence, gorgeous architecture, diverse cultures and delicious food. Let’s take a journey inside the jewels of Burkina Faso.
FunTimes Friday Recap: Uncovering Gems from our ‘Back to School’ event
To provide exclusive insight on the future of education, we themed last week’s FunTimes Friday event ‘Back to School,’ bringing figures in the education sector and community members together to discuss re-opening schools during COVID
Dr. Penny Nixon on Access and Transformation in Education during COVID-19
FunTimes speaks to Dr. Penny Nixon, the Senior Executive Vice President of Education and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Universal Companies, to learn about their work and explore the potential of positive transformation that can blossom from this harrowing time.
Celebrating Benin Independence: 12 Intriguing Facts about Benin
On this day, August 1st of 1960, Benin declared independence from France. This West African country has an interesting legacy of political strength, slavery, wealth, female warriors and traditional African magic.
Carving New Paths during COVID-19 as a Black Femmepreneur
Black women in America and around the world are hustling like no other, spinning straw into gold and killing the game with creative flair….