Walnut Foundation launches lifesaving initiative in Oshawa

Walnut Foundation launches lifesaving initiative in Oshawa

In a groundbreaking move to combat prostate cancer among men of African descent in Canada, the Walnut Foundation (TWF) is expanding its reach by launching a “Detect and Protect” free mobile health clinic in Oshawa. Scheduled for April 6, 2024, at the Durham Community Health Centre, 115 Grassmere Ave, this initiative marks the first time […]

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, […]

Toronto Comicon ‘FAN EXPO’ Draws Thousands, Showcases Diversity

Toronto Comicon ‘FAN EXPO’ Draws Thousands, Showcases Diversity

By Janet Grant Toronto’s much-anticipated Fan Expo made a grand return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 15-17, attracting a diverse crowd of enthusiasts for a three-day celebration of pop culture. The event, held in the North Building, brought together fans of all ages to revel in a variety of activities, including celebrity […]

Canadian independent/self-publish authors and books to check out

Canadian independent/self-publish authors and books to check out

  By Yolanda T. Marshall The Double Life of Trina Ross Written by Michelle Richards-Graham “Trina’s life feels perfect until her mother starts to change, and Trina doesn’t know what to do. Facing eviction from their home and desperate for cash, Trina finds herself entangled in a daring world she wants to keep hidden from […]

Estella Wheeler’s children describe her as a ‘source of inspiration’

Estella Wheeler’s children describe her as a ‘source of inspiration’

By Neil Armstrong The children of schoolteacher Estella Albertha Wheeler wants everyone to know that their mother was “a woman of strong faith” who instilled in them “the importance of family, education, hard work and doing what is right.” They described her as a “true role model who we will always look up to.” She […]

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 […]

KasheDance celebrates its 15th anniversary with “Retrospek”

KasheDance celebrates its 15th anniversary with “Retrospek”

By Neil Armstrong The Toronto dance company, KasheDance, is promising audiences a celebration of dances of the Caribbean and African Diaspora and to take them on a journey of choreographies rich in rhythmic traditions, culture, social and human rights activism. Their 15th anniversary celebration, “Retrospek,” examines the past, celebrates the present, and signals the creative […]

‘Smiles GPC’ fundraiser will help provide dental care for Grenada nationals

‘Smiles GPC’ fundraiser will help provide dental care for Grenada nationals

By Lincoln DePradine In 2018, a group of Canadian health professionals visited the Caribbean to provide free dental care. Their services were for nationals of Grenada, which includes the Grenadine islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. By the third trip in 2023, the group – called Smiles Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique (GCP) – discovered […]

Giller Mantella Scholarship applications open, offering $10,000 to young Black writers

Giller Mantella Scholarship applications open, offering $10,000 to young Black writers

In a groundbreaking opportunity for aspiring young Black writers, the Giller Mantella Scholarship, presented by Mantella Corporation, officially opens its applications today at 8 a.m. ET. This scholarship aims to empower and support talented individuals by awarding $10,000 each to three deserving recipients, facilitating their pursuit of higher education. Eligibility Criteria for Giller Mantella Scholarship: […]

Toronto dance company boosted by major funding from Canadian government

Toronto dance company boosted by major funding from Canadian government

By Neil Armstrong A professional Afro Contemporary dance company in Toronto founded by Jamaican Canadian Kevin Ormsby recently received major funding from the Government of Canada.  KasheDance, which was established in 2009 and will celebrate its 15th anniversary in April, offers a professional dance training program that takes dancers’ careers to the next level while […]