The Grim Anniversary of 14-year-old Emmett Till’s Murder: What Has Changed?
On the 66th anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder, FunTimes investigates racial justice reform in the United States. Trigger Warning *This article includes disturbing images*
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Celebrate the Life and Career of NBA Star and #GirlDad Kobe Bryant
Kobe was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 13th overall pick of the 1996 NBA draft but was later traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where he would remain for the entirety of his NBA career.
Marsai Martin, Youngest-Ever Executive Producer, Turns 17
Marsai Martin became the youngest-ever producer in 2019 with her film, Little! Celebrate her life and works for her 17th birthday!
Actress and Producer Viola Davis Celebrates Her 56th Birthday
One of her most notable works came in the form of a domestic worker, similar to the ones her mother worked, in ‘The Help’.
Most Talked About Black Celeb Pregnancy Announcements
Celebrities know how to get the internet talking when they share big personal news but nothing breaks the internet like when they’re announced they’re expecting! We share some of the most talked-about celeb pregnancy announcements.
How Safe Boating Can Reduce the Occurrence of Drowning
Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. In this article, we will explore the drowning epidemic and safe boating techniques to prevent such incidents.
Stuart Scott Really Was “As Cool as the Other Side of the Pillow”
Stuart was hired to bring a younger audience to ESPN, and first assignments were SportsSmash and SportsNight. As popularity grew, he eventually started winning host chairs and graced the screen on many of the ESPN and Sportscenter commercials.
What, to Marginalized Communities, is the 4th of July?
The concept of ‘free’ and ‘independent’ in American society is relative. Today, children, who have absconded in search of a better life, lay under foil blankets at ICE concentration camps, and Black and brown community members lay 6 feet under due to systems of injustice.
Trailblazer and Trans Advocate, Laverne Cox Turns 49
Laverne Cox is a trailblazer in the Trans community. Today we celebrate her 49th birthday!
Exploring the African Union’s Inception, Initiatives, and Impact on Africa Day
A Congolese proverb says: “A single bracelet does not jiggle”. Similarly, through collective power, Africa would change the destiny and sound of the continent.