National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September in the USA. Prostate cancer significantly affects Black men more than any other race. Learn more about what to know about prostate cancer in Black men.
In the African continent, South Africa was the most drastically affected country by COVID-19, with more than 1.57 million infections.
On Tuesday, August 17th at 6 pm, community members attended the virtual FunTimes Friday Happy Hour event, themed ‘Health Awareness’. This event, in conjunction with the Perelman School of Medicine, explored the impacts of COVID-19, and how the legacy of racism in the medical field has contributed to the COVID-19 vaccine mistrust in Black communities and communities of color.
Yassmin Abdel-Magied wears many hats, including a hijab. She’s a mechanical engineer, writer, and activist who campaigns for tolerance and diversity. Learn more about her inspiring story here.
Through a partnership with African Ancestry and African American businessman Diallo Sumbry, who also played a monumental role in creating Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ campaign, the country’s president announced that people who could prove they have Sierra Leonean DNA were eligible for Sierra Leonean citizenship.
Happy Independence Day, Trinidad and Tobago! On August 31st, 1962, this Caribbean country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today we are exploring the country’s multi-cultural identity and renowned people of Trinidadian and Tobagonian descent
Whole-body cryotherapy is all the rage right now among professional athletes and A-list celebrities. Here’s the low-down on the benefits, safety, and effectiveness of cryotherapy.
Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, Thriller, was released in 1982, boasting seven Top 10 hits.
Young people make up the majority of the world’s population and are the demographic group most influenced by any country’s…
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*
