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Nicolette Simms: Jamaican Entrepreneur Striving For The Best While Empowering Clients To Do The Same

Nov 24, 2020 08:00AM ● By Candice Stewart

Having the ability to freely express yourself through fashion allows you to stand out in a crowd and tell your story however you see fit. That is the driving factor for Mrs. Nicolette Simms, founder and creative designer of Tenique Designs, a company specializing in custom jewelry and accessories.

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5 Black-owned Makeup Brands To Get Your Hands On

Nov 23, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Many Black-owned beauty brands are also female-owned and advocate for sustainable beauty. With Black Friday approaching, here are eight Black-owned beauty brands

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Michael Strahan Celebrates His 49th Birthday

Nov 21, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

From football, to television ventures and philanthropy, Michael Strahan’s career has been exciting! Join FunTimes Magazine as we celebrate his 49th birthday.

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Garrett Morgan and The Invention of The Traffic Light

Nov 20, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Despite his 6th grade education, Garrett Morgan proved to be an incredibly intelligent and inventive individual.

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Allyson Felix: Olympic Gold Medalist

Nov 18, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

She is not only the first, but the only female track star to win six gold medals.

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Iman - One of Africa’s First International Supermodels

Nov 17, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Somali-born supermodel, Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid, mononymously known as Iman, blazed her way to the top in the 1970s and 1980s to become a cosmetic entrepreneur and humanitarian.

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Young Black Women Impacting the Sneaker Industry

Nov 14, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

The sneaker industry is no longer dominated by men. The four women are making sure their voices are heard and leading the industry’s latest trends.

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Whoopi Goldberg: Hollywood Icon

Nov 13, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

An established comedian, actress, and TV host, Whoopi Goldberg’s career has produced a wide range of projects spanning over 30 years.

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The Princess of Africa: Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Nov 11, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

The Princess of Africa, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, is more than just an international music artist. She's a true Black Icon.

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Immigrant Stories: Lisa Gwaikolo, Liberian American Essential Worker, Shares her COVID-19 Experience

Nov 10, 2020 05:01PM ● By Nana Ama Addo, Photo Credit: Laura Elam

Lisa Gwaikolo, Respiratory Specialist, stands strong while facing challenges during COVID-19.

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