African Canadian Christian Network Appeals for Donations to Send Award-Winning Team to Houston The African Canadian Christian Network (ACCN), a cornerstone for empowering Black youth in Toronto, has issued an urgent appeal to the community. The organization seeks support to send the Umoja Robotics team to the prestigious FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, […]
By Lincoln DePradine Well-known Toronto-based saxophonist and arranger, Michael “Skell’’ Redhead described a colleague – who once arranged music for the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force band – as “one of the world’s greatest musicians’’. Redhead was referring to James Clarkson who, at 17, left his homeland Grenada to join the West India Regiment unit […]
‘A Darker Shade of Blue’ a must read Some might say that retired York Region police supervisor Keith Merith picked a good day to launch his autobiography last Saturday. Those in the book business would say it differently; rookie author Merith had an amazing launch for his new book, “A Darker Shade of Blue.” He […]
During the vibrant Easter weekend, Lethem, a bustling town in Guyana, was abuzz with excitement as the annual Rupununi Rodeo unfolded, attracting crowds from far and wide. Among the talented participants, 18-year-old Attisha Eusebio from Shulinab Village stole the spotlight, clinching the prestigious title of Miss Digicel Rupununi Ranchers’ Rodeo 2024. In a field of […]
The Black Coalition of Quebec announced the passing of Dan Philip, the former president, on Monday at the age of 87. Recognized as a stalwart advocate for the rights of Black Quebecers, Philip’s legacy spans decades of tireless activism and leadership within the community. In a statement released by the organization, Philip was hailed as […]
By Staff Reporter The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) announced last Friday the recipients of the 2024 Harry Jerome Awards. The disclosure was made at an event that was held at the Golden Mail building. Ross Cadastre, Board Chair of the BBPA, opened the event with a message about the importance of celebrating Black […]
by Yolanda T. Marshall The Medicine Chest: A Physician’s Journey Towards Reconciliation Written by Jarol Boan. “In The Medicine Chest, Boan exposes the healthcare disparities in a country that prides itself on an equitable healthcare system and examines the devastating effects of diabetes, the myth of “the drunken Indian,” the inner workings of hospitals, Missing […]
By Carlton Joseph Dozens of US citizens were evacuated from Haiti on a State Department charter flight Sunday, and many others are waiting to be rescued as Haiti remains paralyzed by escalating gang violence and political instability. Meanwhile, a boat carrying 25 migrants from Haiti was intercepted by Florida officials and turned over to the […]
In a groundbreaking move to empower women in the construction industry, Sephton Spence, the president of Kubbie Con, is spearheading the establishment of the first technical training school for women in St. Lucia, named SL Enpowher. The project aims to equip women with essential skills in masonry, framing, electrical work, plumbing, and other construction-related fields. […]
By Lincoln DePradine The legacy of the late Eric R. Wickham, a respected elder and educator of the Black and Caribbean community, has been further cemented. A presentation, of the first-ever Eric R. Wickham Memorial Scholarship, has been made to a Centennial College student. The winner of the inaugural scholarship is Marwa Malik. Malik, who […]
