Compugen’s donation to Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement empowers future innovators

Compugen’s donation to Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement empowers future innovators

In a significant move to empower Black students in the field of technology, Compugen Inc., Canada’s premier technology company, has donated a suite of state-of-the-art equipment to the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement. The donation aims to enhance the Centre’s Collaborative Inquiry Room, providing students with the tools […]

Saint Kitts and Nevis commemorates Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade

Saint Kitts and Nevis commemorates Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade

The Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council held a special sitting on March 25, 2024, to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The event, themed ‘Global Freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery,’ marked the end of the VII Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in […]

Nominations now open for 3rd Annual Impact Awards

Nominations now open for 3rd Annual Impact Awards

Celebrating excellence: 3rd Annual Caribbean/Black Impact Awards set to honor outstanding achievements The Caribbean Camera and the Black Indigenous Business Development Association (BIBDA) are gearing up for the 3rd annual Caribbean/Black Impact Awards, scheduled to take place at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on October 13, 2024. Building on the success of the past […]

St. Lucian Independence celebration honors outstanding community contributors

St. Lucian Independence celebration honors outstanding community contributors

The Saint Lucia Toronto Association (SLTA), in partnership with The Consulate General of Saint Lucia, recently hosted a grand celebration to mark the 45th Anniversary of Independence on March 9th. The event, held at the Luxe Convention Centre in Mississauga, included speeches, performances, and a deep sense of community spirit. Luana, President of the SLTA, […]

TMU player reflects on diversity and how hockey has evolved

TMU player reflects on diversity and how hockey has evolved

As 25-year-old Elijah Roberts prepares for what will likely be his final weekend of university hockey, he reflects on a significant change he’s observed in the game since his childhood. In an interview ahead of the U Sports men’s hockey national championship in Toronto, he mentioned being the sole Black player on a team during […]

Kenyan Runner Milka Menjo Gifted House for Marathon Bravery

Kenyan Runner Milka Menjo Gifted House for Marathon Bravery

In January, Milka Menjo, a mother from Nandi, Kenya, made headlines across the nation when she participated in a 12-kilometer marathon wearing a skirt and bra because she could not afford conventional athletic gear. The event took place during a race held at Barng’etuny Mountain, where Menjo stood out among a group of dedicated athletes. […]

Philanthropist Donette Chin Loy Chang to be honoured at ICHS Hall of Fame Gala

Philanthropist Donette Chin Loy Chang to be honoured at ICHS Hall of Fame Gala

The Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) Alumnae Association is set to honor four outstanding alumnae, including renowned communications strategist, community leader, and philanthropist Donette Chin Loy Chang, during its prestigious 5th ICHS Hall of Fame Fundraising Gala. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. This year, […]

Reggae and World Music Awards to honour Rita Marley and Ben Crump

Reggae and World Music Awards to honour Rita Marley and Ben Crump

The upcoming International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), on March 22 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in South Florida, will recognize the outstanding contributions of two prominent figures: Rita Marley, the esteemed matriarch of the renowned Marley family, and Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump. Dr. Ephraim Martin, the founder of IRAWMA, recently announced […]

Jamaican-American sensation Nadège shines on The Voice

Jamaican-American sensation Nadège shines on The Voice

Jamaican-American artist Nadège recently showcased her talents on the latest season of the popular American singing competition, The Voice. The 26-year-old singer caught the attention of the coaching panel, including John Legend, Reba McEntire, Chance the Rapper, and Dan + Shay, during the Blind Auditions. Nadège’s rendition of Daniel Caesar’s “Get You” earned her high […]

Toronto Police Service honours Jean Augustine and Terry James

Toronto Police Service honours Jean Augustine and Terry James

JamesBy Lincoln DePradine Dr Jean Augustine left frontline politics in 2006, and Terry James retired as a Toronto Police Service (TPS) sergeant in 2010. The two are “incredible’’ and are still impacting communities in Canada, according to Jacqueline Edwards, president of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE). “You have created and cultivated changes in […]

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