Allen Iverson
Prolific NBA Player Allen Iverson’s controversial but truly inspiring story reminds us to always remain humble and always find your way up after a failure.
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Serena Williams: A Revolutionary Tennis Player
Serena Williams is one the greatest living athletes of our time. Her determination and talent have brought her more Grand Slam wins than any other tennis player in the world and four Olympic gold medals.
A Dream Deferred: Reflecting on Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech 57 Years Later
While the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legendary ‘I Have a Dream’ speech settles among us, violence on Black bodies begs the question—Are we moving towards Martin Luther King’s dream of racial equality, or have we ‘integrated into a burning building’ like Dr. King feared?
A Look at Colin Kaepernick: Activist and Former NFL Player
Colin Kaepernick had dreams of playing for the 49ers while in the 4th grade. He made his dream come true but shortly after sacrificed his NFL career when he decided to kneel during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player for the L.A. Lakers that inspired millions with his basketball skills and his messages of hard work and courage.
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, is a 11 time World Champion and 9 time Olympic gold medalist. He shocked fans during the ‘08 Olympic games when he slowed down to celebrate 1st place in the 100-meter dash just before crossing the finish line and setting the record.
Senegal Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Senegal! Today, August 20th, FunTimes celebrates the various facets of Senegalese history, culture, politics and identity. Let’s jump right in!
Russel Wilson Continues to Set Records
At the age of 25, he was only the fourth quarterback to win a Super Bowl during his second season in the NFL. The following season he broke another record by becoming the first quarterback to start two Super Bowls during their first three seasons in the NFL
FunTimes Celebrates Gabon on Independence Day
August 17th, 1960, Gabon gained independence from France. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful country by giving a brief outline of its history and culture.
Rich Resources, Exploitation and Unrest: Congo Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to the Democratic Republic of Congo from FunTimes Magazine. Today, August 15th, we celebrate the richness, struggles and global influence of the country known as the DRC or Congo.