Reviving Hogan’s Alley: A Vancouver Legacy

Reviving Hogan’s Alley: A Vancouver Legacy

‘Union Street’ chronicles decline of Hogan’s Alley once thriving Vancouver Black neighbourhood In the heart of Vancouver, Union Street, a compelling feature-length documentary by writer-director Jamila Pomeroy, delves into the rich history and subsequent decline of Hogan’s Alley—a once-thriving Black community at the edge of the Strathcona neighborhood. Pomeroy, a Vancouver filmmaker, expresses a personal […]

Unveiling Edmonton’s Rich Black History in Jasper Place Projects

Unveiling Edmonton’s Rich Black History in Jasper Place Projects

Black History Month is wrapping up soon but there’s no end to the gems being unearthed as part of the Jasper Place Community History Project in west Edmonton. “It speaks to my being, it speaks to my community and people wanting to see themselves in the history of Canada,” says Donna Coombs-Montrose, who has always […]

Hamilton Black History Council Gala celebrates the bright stars of the Black community

Hamilton Black History Council Gala celebrates the bright stars of the Black community

The Hamilton Black History Council’s annual event unfolded as a celebration of Black excellence and community engagement, spotlighting the remarkable achievements and impactful community work of young individuals in the city. Among the standout winners was 17-year-old Naomi Ogunjobi, a Grade 12 student at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. Ogunjobi, who never envisioned winning […]

Free public transit could significantly improve the life of the poor and working poor 

Free public transit could significantly improve the life of the poor and working poor 

Editorial   February 5th was a red letter day for public transit users across the Greater Toronto Area following an announcement by the Ford government that disclosed the final specifics of a long overdue fare integration plan. The plan, which took effect last Monday, aims to unify fare systems across the Greater Toronto Area, enabling […]

Chambers, Fearon deliver inspiring messages at GBC’s Black Futures celebration

Chambers, Fearon deliver inspiring messages at GBC’s Black Futures celebration

As part of George Brown College’s Black Futures celebration for Black History Month, the community hosted Mary Anne Chambers and Gervan Fearon, two prominent community members. Black Futures’ mission is to nurture and empower the Black community at GBC by establishing intentional connections, relationships, and support systems, while eradicating barriers in higher education settings. The […]

Ontario judge underscores the importance of education

Ontario judge underscores the importance of education

By Neil Armstrong Justice Irving André, a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton, is urging Black Canadians who take education for granted to meditate on the struggles to attain a decent education in Ontario. He was the guest speaker at the Peel United Cultural Partners 23rd annual Black History Month Concert held recently […]

New children’s books

New children’s books

This week, I will be sharing a few new children’s books you should add to your shelves. These incredible books are by Canadian-based authors. Jerk Chicken Magic Written by Noel Andrew Bennett and Roxanne Bennett “A love letter to immigrant families everywhere! Jerk Chicken Magic is a heartwarming story of a multi-generational immigrant family (The […]

Relationships strained by financial stress, poll finds

Relationships strained by financial stress, poll finds

A recent poll conducted by Simplii Financial reveals that financial matters are a significant source of stress for many Canadians in their relationships. The poll found that four in ten Canadians (38%) consider money to be a major cause of stress. This feeling is particularly pronounced among younger individuals, aged 18 to 34, with 46% […]

ONA celebrates legal victory

ONA celebrates legal victory

Ontario’s front-line registered nurses and health-care professionals are celebrating another decision by the court which has ruled that Bill 124, wage-suppression legislation passed by the Ford government in 2019, is unconstitutional. Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN, says, “This sham of a bill should never have been passed. With the loss of […]

Scholarship winners announced at Grenada Independence gala

Scholarship winners announced at Grenada Independence gala

By Lincoln DePradine The Grenada Association Toronto (GAT) is assisting five students to complete their tertiary education with the award of scholarships. GAT unveiled the names of its 2024 scholarship winners – three male and two female – at this year’s gala commemorating the anniversary of Grenada’s independence. It’s 50 years since Grenada became an […]