FunTimes speaks to Dr. Penny Nixon, the Senior Executive Vice President of Education and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Universal Companies, to learn about their work and explore the potential of positive transformation that can blossom from this harrowing time.
On this day, August 1st of 1960, Benin declared independence from France. This West African country has an interesting legacy of political strength, slavery, wealth, female warriors and traditional African magic.
The coronavirus is offering a chance to ‘reimagine’ education, but if the new landscape doesn’t include efforts to recruit and retain more Black teachers, reform will be a farce
In 1954, Dorothy got the biggest role of her career, Carmen Jones. Her performance scored her an Academy Award nomination, making her the first African American to do so, and to become the first African American to grace the cover of the Life Magazine.
We speak to Japanese-Ghanaian artist Toshiko Tanaka to learn about her journey, insight and inspiration as biracial artist in Ghana and America.
Taraji P. Henson was born in Washington DC on September 11, 1970. She grew up in a very supportive home and often credits her parents for making her into the strong woman she is today.
By Chia CheriYour body is incredible. During every breath you take and every move you make, your body is working on automatic to protect you…
By Oga AfricaJohn Lewis, the legendary civil rights leader, author, orator and U.S. Representative, transcended the physical realm this past…
By Nana Ama AddoCOVID-19 did not stop the holiday shine. On July 4th 2020, Wawa continued its annual Wawa Welcome America’s July 4th Concert..
Black women in America and around the world are hustling like no other, spinning straw into gold and killing the game with creative flair….
