On March 20th, 1956, Tunisia gained independence from the French. To celebrate this North African country, we are exploring Tunisia’s Arab influence, the ancient city of Carthage, and the concept of ‘Blackness’ in regard to North Africa.
Here are five of Africa’s most accomplished female authors, who write on a diverse variety of social and cultural topics, from women’s rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identities
“Freedom gives you choices, but education helps you make the right ones”.
A person’s choice of clothing can heavily influence the impression they transmit and is, therefore, a powerful communication tool. Having fashion awareness and intentionality can be also used as a tool for living your best life.
Most people know the saying of ‘Eat to live, not live to eat’. How does this come into play in the context of nutrition?
In 1781, under the command of Luke Collingwood and his crew, the Slave ship Zong departed the coast of Africa on the 6th of September with 470 enslaved Africans
On the eve of Ghana’s 65th independence, March 3rd, 2022, FunTimes attended Day 1 of the Ghana Action Forum, hosted by Ahaspora at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Action Forum, a two-day, in-person, and virtual program, was designed to ‘engage Ghanaians living abroad and at home in an action-oriented, forward-thinking conference to contribute to advancing Ghana’s development’.
Who are today’s history makers? Here are webinars, virtual conferences, and storytelling events to observe Women’s History Month. Explore these free or low-cost events (both virtual and in-person) recognizing the contributions of women of color, past, and present.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) states, “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to highlight the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, as well as to promote healthy lifestyle habits that can decrease a person’s risk of developing cancer of the colon, rectum or anus – the three distinct cancer types referred to collectively as colorectal cancer.”
For centuries, tea has been enjoyed for a number of occasions and for a variety of reasons. Add one of the ten Black-owned tea brands to your pantry for your next relaxing, pipping hot cuppa.
