Influential People

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South Africa’s Shining Athlete - Caster Semenya

Jan 27, 2021 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Caster Semenya is a born-winner but her successful career on the track has been filled with controversy. She has maintained an excellent level of sportsmanship and continued to be a role model for all upcoming athletes in Africa.

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Queen of Soweto: Basetsana Kumalo

Jan 23, 2021 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

From pageant queen to media mogul and businesswoman, Basetsana Kumalo’s life is an example that dreams really do come true.

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Kamala Harris Makes History As She Is Sworn In to Her Role As Vice President

Jan 20, 2021 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Kamala Harris was named as Joe Biden’s running mate in August of 2020, appeasing those in the Democratic party who had been rallying for a woman of color. This made her the first African American and Southeastern Asian woman to be on a major party’s national ticket.

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Celebrate The Accomplishments of Michelle Obama On Her 57th Birthday

Jan 17, 2021 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

During her husband’s Presidency, Michelle continued her love of public service on a larger scale. She established four campaigns in order to support children, veterans, women, and people of color.

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Zora Neale Hurston: A Voice For the African Diaspora

Jan 07, 2021 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Throughout her life, Zora Neale Hurston dedicated herself to studying and promoting Black culture.

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South Africa’s Mother of the Nation - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Jan 05, 2021 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Affectionately called Mama Wethu, (Mother of the Nation), Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was one of the leading women fighting for democracy and equality in South Africa and her legacy lives on today.

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Immigrant Stories: Benaggie Toukolon, Liberian immigrant and Caretaker, is Ahead of the COVID-19 Curve

Dec 30, 2020 08:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Benaggie Toukolon leaves little to no room for error as she works to feed her family, fighting fiercely to protect them from economic hardship and the virus.

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Remembering the Black Stars Lost in 2020

Dec 30, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

FunTimes Magazine commemorates some of the Black stars we lost this year and remembers their achievements.

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Celebrate Entertainer and Advocate Jamie Foxx On His 53rd Birthday

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

Noticing that women often had a much easier time getting a spot at the open-mic nights, Eric Bishop started using the gender neutral name, Jamie Foxx.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Becomes Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate

Dec 10, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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