Local Entrepreneur Gives Ginger Juice New Flavor
By Lyn SheppardHave you ever wondered about the benefits of Ginger Root? Well, there is no need to wonder any longer. Illiyaas Muhammad, a 3…
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2018 Women of Influence
In March of every year, FunTimes Magazine features a select group of women for their contributions to society and their communities, particu…
Diary of a Woman Like You
Dear Diary, it has been some time since I had a real conversation with you. There was lots of stuff going on since we last talked. It is all…
The Men Who Turn Me On, Turn Me Down
By Bea JoynerI heard this little ditty while at the Country Bear Jamboree in Disney World. One of the female singers came down from the ceil…
Changing the Narratives About Africa Through Literature
By Nzeribe Okechukwu If you don’t like someone’s story, write your own.- Chinua Achebe. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche published on…
Black History Month – Jamaica’s Queen Nanny Of The Maroons
By Khadijah Yayefall NdiayeWhile we celebrate our Black History Every Month, it is time to pay homage to a powerful woman, Queen Nanny. The …
Women Breaking Educational Barriers
The most significant factor in a child’s pursuit of education is the education of the mother. Mothers can help instill in their children the…
African Immigrant Rebuts Trump’s S-hole Reference
I am an immigrant from Liberia, one of the countries the president called a “shithole” last week. My wife and I arrived in the U.S. 17 years…
Black Women Unleashed – Leading the Pack: Business Launch and Ownership
Women own 30% of all business in the U.S., 14% of which are owned by African American women, according to the Center for American Progress. …
Celebrating FunTimes Magazine People to Watch
FunTimesmagazine kicked off Black History with its 30 under 30 People to Watch event at WeWork, 1900 Market Street. The remarkable group rep..