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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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