FunTimes Magazine

The Reading Quilt: Bluish by Virginia Hamilton

FunTimes WriterFebruary 16, 2021December 9, 202408 mins

Each month, “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book that a teacher may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month, Virginia Hamilton’s Bluish (Scholastic, 1999), which details the life of a sick girl and her classmates is the focus of QUILT.

Mmabatho‌ ‌Mokiti‌ ‌-‌ ‌Mathematician‌ ‌turned‌ ‌ Impact‌ ‌Entrepreneur‌

FunTimes WriterFebruary 12, 2021December 9, 202406 mins

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the work of mathematician Mmabatho Mokiti who is inspiring young South African entrepreneurs.

United Way’s Dr. Nikia Owens Provides Essential Resources for Philadelphia and New Jersey Communities

FunTimes WriterFebruary 12, 2021December 9, 2024015 mins

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, is a non-profit that works exclusively toward the goal of lifting people out of poverty. FunTimes spoke to Dr. Nikia Owens, the Managing Director of Financial Empowerment at United Way, to learn more about resources available for community members during and after COVID-19, and to share the services they provide.

Generations of History Event Recap

FunTimes WriterFebruary 12, 2021December 9, 202404 mins

On February 5th, 2021, FunTimes Magazine celebrated Black History Month by hosting the virtual event ‘Generations of History’.

Immigrant Stories: Innocent Onwubiko on Protective Measures, Caution and Alternative Pathways During COVID-19

FunTimes WriterFebruary 10, 2021December 9, 202406 mins

Innocent Onwubiko, a United States health professional, uses technology and a multi-tiered strategy to protect his clients, staff, and business during COVID. He shares his precautionary measures and advice for Black people on the front lines of the pandemic.

International Day of Women and Girls In Science: Katherine Johnson

FunTimes WriterFebruary 9, 2021December 9, 202405 mins

In the summer of 1953, after moving closer to Langley, Katherine Goble began her career with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics West Area Computing unit. The group was composed of entirely African American women who manually performed complex mathematical equations, as NACA was still segregated.

Celebrating Grenada Independence Day

FunTimes WriterFebruary 7, 2021December 9, 202404 mins

Happy Independence Day, Grenada! Today in 1974, this beautiful country gained its independence from the British. Let’s take a journey inside this Caribbean country’s multicultural past and present.

Childhood Love For Local Exploration in Jamaica Turns Into Tour and Travel Company

FunTimes WriterFebruary 6, 2021December 9, 2024013 mins

Recently, the principal consultant of Being Jamaican, Teika Samuda, shared details about her company with FunTimes Magazine.

Pat McGrath Is the First Makeup Artist to Be Named a Dame

FunTimes WriterFebruary 5, 2021December 9, 202405 mins

Beauty maverick Pat McGrath is the first-ever makeup artist who received damehood from Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about her successful career here.

10 Things You May Not Know About Rosa Parks

FunTimes WriterFebruary 4, 2021December 9, 202408 mins

Rosa Parks is one of the most famous women in history and her work in the civil rights movement is remembered and celebrated on her birthday, February 4. Learn ten things you may not know about Rosa Parks here.