Generations of History Event Recap
On February 5th, 2021, FunTimes Magazine celebrated Black History Month by hosting the virtual event ‘Generations of History’.
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Immigrant Stories: Innocent Onwubiko on Protective Measures, Caution and Alternative Pathways During COVID-19
Innocent Onwubiko, a United States health professional, uses technology and a multi-tiered strategy to protect his clients, staff, and business during COVID. He shares his precautionary measures and advice for Black people on the front lines of the pandemic.
International Day of Women and Girls In Science: Katherine Johnson
In the summer of 1953, after moving closer to Langley, Katherine Goble began her career with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics West Area Computing unit. The group was composed of entirely African American women who manually performed complex mathematical equations, as NACA was still segregated.
Celebrating Grenada Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Grenada! Today in 1974, this beautiful country gained its independence from the British. Let’s take a journey inside this Caribbean country’s multicultural past and present.
Childhood Love For Local Exploration in Jamaica Turns Into Tour and Travel Company
Recently, the principal consultant of Being Jamaican, Teika Samuda, shared details about her company with FunTimes Magazine.
Pat McGrath Is the First Makeup Artist to Be Named a Dame
Beauty maverick Pat McGrath is the first-ever makeup artist who received damehood from Queen Elizabeth II. Learn more about her successful career here.
10 Things You May Not Know About Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is one of the most famous women in history and her work in the civil rights movement is remembered and celebrated on her birthday, February 4. Learn ten things you may not know about Rosa Parks here.
Immigrants on the Front Line: Maxine Anderson Uses Intellect to Succeed During COVID-19
Maxine Anderson, a Jamaican immigrant living in Philadelphia, uses her intellect to navigate the compounding pandemics of racism, cultural discrimination and COVID-19, and illustrates potential benefits that the tragedy of COVID has brought.
The Diaspora Disconnect II Event Recap
On Friday, January 22nd, 2021, in tandem with Solutions Journalism Network, FunTimes Magazine hosted the virtual FunTimes Friday event ‘The Diaspora Disconnect II’.
Celebrate the Life of Actress Cicely Tyson
Although Cicely Tyson had an overall successful career, she sometimes struggled to find roles, as she was very specific about the ones she accepted.