Anand Subramanian

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Vice President at Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan guides companies towards transformational journeys that open up innovative growth opportunities

Articles

FIFA World Cup Host Nations In Africa And The Economic Promise Ahead

1 week ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

FIFA World Cup Africa Host tournaments carry singular significance: South Africa 2010 World Cup was Africa’s inaugural stage, showcasing the continent’s capacity and reigniting pride across the diaspora. The event’s economic imprint, dubbed World Cup Economic Impact Africa offers lessons for future bids.
Malcolm X’s Birth And Examining The Evolution Of His Influence On Contemporary Black Movements

2 weeks ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

Image: Malcolm X at a welcoming event for African American Students Foundation in 1959. Public DomainMalcolm X at 100 matters because his life encapsulates a transformative arc from marginalization to global advocacy, offering timeless lessons for contemporary struggles. Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, he witnessed racial violence and family displacement firsthand.
A Call For Black Educational Equity On The 71st Anniversary Of Brown v. Board Of Education

3 weeks ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

Image: Generated with ChatGPTSeventy-one years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a seismic ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), declaring state-sponsored segregation in public schools unconstitutional. That decision, lauded as a triumph of the Civil Rights Movement, promised equal access to education for Black children long denied their rights. Yet in 2025, the promise of Brown remains incomplete.
Side Hustles Fueling Black Prosperity In America & Africa In 2025

3 weeks ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

Image: In the years after the Civil War, African Americans turned struggle into opportunity, conducting business through the sale of paper sachets filled with scented herbs and wooden handcrafted from artisanal baskets on street corners. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, itinerant and settled vendors in pre-colonial African markets exchanged spices and textiles.
Why Black People Do Side Hustles Despite Their Full-Time Jobs

4 weeks ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

“Moonlighting to pick up extra money or pursue a passion is part of a time-honored practice”Black Americans are still pursuing side hustles, not as a trend but as a time-tested money-making need and growth strategy. In 2024, 15.2% of Black or African Americans had an active side hustle, above the 13.6% national average, and 6.4% worked more than one job during December alone. But there are persisting wage gaps. Black employees make on average 20% less than Whites, driving this imperative.
5 of the Best African Female Authors

4 weeks ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

Literature offers profound insights into human resilience, identity, and social transformation. This post spotlights five influential Black female authors whose narratives transcend geography to inform leadership practice. Through award‑winning novels and essays, these writers illuminate feminist advocacy, postcolonial realities, and speculative futures, providing a rich literature of leadership inspiration.
AI for busy readers: Essential trends you need to know in 5 minutes

1 month ago | technode.global | Anand Subramanian

Struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of AI advancements? You’re not alone. Between work, life, and everything in between, staying informed can feel like a full-time job. That’s why we’ve condensed the most important AI trends into a quick, easy-to-digest read—so you can stay ahead without the overwhelm. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are no longer just buzzwords—they’re transforming industries.
Celebrating Black Excellence At The Met Gala 2025

1 month ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

Source: Met Gala 2025 Red Carpet: All the Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Outfits You Have to See!At the 2025 Met Gala, attendees fully embraced the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, by interpreting the newly announced “Tailored For You” dress code through bespoke menswear-infused statements that celebrated Black dandyism on the world’s most prominent fashion fundraiser.
Breaking Stigmas In Black Communities Through Community-Based Approaches

1 month ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds Americans to prioritize mental wellness and destigmatize mental illness. Founded in 1949 by Mental Health America, this observance mobilizes educational campaigns, resource toolkits, and community events nationwide. In Black communities, however, centuries of systemic racism, from enslavers’ pseudoscientific diagnoses to Jim Crow segregation, have seeded enduring mistrust toward healthcare institutions and equated mental distress with moral weakness.
Best Black Jazz Musicians Ever

1 month ago | funtimesmagazine.com | Anand Subramanian

On April 30, 2015, UNESCO’s International Jazz Day rallied over 700 events in 185 nations, bringing together millions to celebrate the improvisational nature of jazz. As a distinctly African American art form created in New Orleans at the dawn of the 20th century, jazz revolutionized world music, both cultural export and cry of freedom.