Nine and a Half Minutes: One Year Later
The murder of George Floyd occurred one year ago today. The trial of Derek Chauvin, just one month ago, and the trial of the other officers, next year.
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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.
7 Fierce Black Drag Queens From Ru Paul’s Drag Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race has brought the exciting world of drag to the world and we have seen some amazing Black drag queens work the runaway. Read more here about 7 fierce Black drag queens we can’t get enough of and can’t wait to see what else they’ll do.
5 Black-Owned Menswear Brands to Support, Now
These five Black-owned menswear brands offer a wide variety of styles and products for the modern-day man. Support one of these brands today and get the father figure in your life’s wonderful Father’s Day gift.
African Small Pot, Southwest Philly’s Premier West African Restaurant, Endures and Cultivates Community During COVID-19
FunTimes sat down with restauranteur Abdarahmane Diop to learn about his story of persistence through COVID-19, and insights on the community he has cultivated through his business.
Post Vaccination Travel: 5 Black-Owned Hotels To Stay In
We’ve compiled a list of 5 Black-owned hotels, each in a different city, with charming characteristics and excellent reviews on their hospitality services.
Climbing a Mountain, Literally: How Bhutan Helped Me Achieve Sobriety – Personal Piece
It always starts with one drink. As we drink more, people become more tolerable, life feels less challenging, and sleep finally appears attainable. But as days transpire, it’s not about “one” drink anymore.
Workforce Solutions: Preparing Citizens To Successfully Return To Society After Imprisonment
Uplift Solutions is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 with the mission of “Delivering entrepreneurial solutions that support underserved communities for the joy of a healthy life.”
The Importance of Road Safety is International: Celebrating UN Global Road Safety Week
May 17th through May 23rd marks the 6th UN Global Road Safety Week. In celebration of the importance of this event, and in an effort to help raise awareness for the cause, FunTimes Magazine asked some of our writers to share their own experiences of road safety from their corners of the world.
Augustus ‘Tagor’ Quartey, Ghanaian Businessman, Filmmaker, and CEO of ‘Exklamation’ Fashion Brand on Generating Revenue, Adaptation, and Business Relationships
Augustus Quartey, also known as Tagor, is a Ghanaian businessman, filmmaker, and clothing brand owner with a knack for using creativity to make revenue.