Are we Victims of Zombie Virus on Social Media?
There is a brutal viral strain spreading on the internet, it’s the zombie virus.
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African Diaspora Leaders Roundtable Part II Event Recap
On Friday, September 4th, 2020, FunTimes hosted its biweekly FunTimes Friday event. The theme of this event was ‘African Diaspora Leaders Roundtable Part II,’ and continued a conversation about strategies to build and strengthen connections between the African Diaspora.
Celebrating eSwatini Independence Day
On this day, September 6, 1968, eSwatini achieved independence from the British. Join us as we celebrate this South African country. Let’s jump right in!
September 5, 1859 Our Nig becomes first book by an African American woman to be published
In 1859 Harriet Wilson became the first African American woman to publish a book. Her book, Our Nig, tells the story of Frido, an African American girl living and working in antebellum New Hampshire.
HBCU Discourse
HBCUs are a safe haven for Black students, but financial challenges prevent a lot of people from attending. How can the community support these programs and potential students?
The year common sense died
There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn is the belief of absurdist proponent, Albert Camus. The revolt we see …
Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Trinidad and Tobago! On this day, August 31, 1962, the islands known as Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from Great Britain. Join us as we uncover the unique history of this Caribbean country and celebrate its African diasporic culture
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.
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?