South Africa’s Rollercoaster COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
In the African continent, South Africa was the most drastically affected country by COVID-19, with more than 1.57 million infections.
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FunTimes Friday Happy Hour: ‘Health Awareness’ Presented by Perelman School of Medicine
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 – Writer, Engineer, and Advocate
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.
Sierra Leone Offers Citizenship to African Diasporans with Sierra Leonean Ancestry
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.
Did You Know These Celebs Were Trinidadian/Tobagonian? We’re Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day
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
Cryotherapy – A Guide To This Chilly Beauty Treatment
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.
Celebrate The Late King of Pop On His Birthday
Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, Thriller, was released in 1982, boasting seven Top 10 hits.
Youth and the Revolution: How the Young Population Contributed to Many Historical Moments
Most youth movements have historically been established over themes of citizenship, social discontinuity, and cultural expressivity. They took various forms, such as student rebellion, cultural innovation (literary, artistic, musical), and scientific, religious, ethnic, nationalistic, and political upheavals, as well as environmental, peace, war-resistant, and anti-war movements.
The Grim Anniversary of 14-year-old Emmett Till’s Murder: What Has Changed?
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*
Is Kombucha Good for You? Health Benefits and Dangers
Kombucha has gained popularity over recent years because of influencers such as Jackie Aina who love this tea. But is the ‘miracle tea’ all it’s cracked up to be? Here are some health benefits of kombucha with some concerns.