Influential People

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - One of Africa’s Greatest Modern Writers

Dec 07, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

From a small town in Nigeria to international stages speaking on the importance of feminism, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has become one of Africa’s most celebrated modern writers whose work has received critical acclaim.

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Rooting For Tyra Banks On Her 47th Birthday

Dec 04, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Tyra Banks set a record by walking in 25 shows during her very first season. She even graced the cover of the Spanish edition of Vogue.

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The Star of Sarafina! - Leleti Khumalo

Dec 01, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Leleti Khumalo, a South African actress known for her leading role in the internationally acclaimed movie and stage play, Sarafina!, is now also an advocate for those living with Vitiligo.

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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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