Simeca Alexander: Breastfeeding and Lactation Specialist Improving Breastfeeding Confidence One Mother at a Time

Health and wellness have always been at the forefront of Simeca Alexander's mind. As a child, she knew her life's mission would lead to that field. It is with that early self-awareness that she embarked on the journey of improving lactation and breastfeeding. Read More »

Winter Fire Safety 101

On January 5th, 2022, 12 Philadelphians perished in a house fire. On January 9th, 2022, a Bronx apartment caught fire and claimed the lives of 18, and injured over 60 people due to a faulty space heater and a lack of apartment maintenance. Many of the victims of the Bronx fire were of Gambian descent. In commemoration of the lives lost, and to prevent future tragedies, FunTimes Magazine offers these fire safety tips. Read More »

Small Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health in 2022

Self-care won't solve every problem, but these quick and easy activities may at least bring some happiness to your day, and care for your mental health. Read More »

Martin Luther King Day: Lessons from MLK on Economic Justice, and a Toolkit for Upward Economic Mobility

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggles” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More »

Celebrating 5 Black LGBTQ+ Athletes

Sexuality and sports are inextricably linked. By and large, LGBT athletes want to be remembered for their accomplishments rather than their sexual orientations. Their unapologetically out-and-proud status provides much-needed exposure for Black voices in our LGBTQ community. Read More »

Photo of the Week

We at FunTimes Magazine hail from different parts of the world, including Philadelphia, Jamaica, and Nigeria! Take a peek of what our days look like from where we are! Read More »

Leadership Trends to Explore in 2022

Though it’s great for individuals who believe in the power of resolutions and intentions for the new year, let’s not limit the ‘turning of a new leaf’ at the personal level. The improvement should also spill into businesses and the leadership that guides their operations. Read More »