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 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, 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.
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!
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
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.
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.
After the lockdowns were eased in Nigeria, moviemakers rushed to restart productions stalled by the pandemic. Filmmaking in Africa’s largest movie industry continues even in a pandemic, especially for so-called guerrilla moviemakers
Between 1956 and 1959, Ali won the Golden Gloves tournament for novices in the light heavyweight class, the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, and the Amateur Athletic Union’s national title for the light heavyweight division. All of his successes won him a spot on the 1960 US Olympic boxing Team and won him the heavyweight Olympic gold medal.
August 13th, 1960 – The Central African Republic (CAR) declared independence from France. However, liberation is not a privilege the country enjoys, as CAR has experienced unimaginable violence and civil unrest since its independence and is currently in a Civil War. Join us as we reveal the history, horror and motivations lying underneath the conflicts that exists in the country.
