Black Canadian politicians at every level meet for the first time in Ottawa

Black Canadian politicians at every level meet for the first time in Ottawa

  Last week, the Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians met over two days in Ottawa. Calling it a historic meeting, 45 Black Canadian politicians from every level of government signed a value statement aimed at improving the lives of Black Canadians The politicians came from both the Francophone and Anglophone communities; among them school trustees, […]

Carnival Nationz wins Band of the Year

Carnival Nationz wins Band of the Year

Official Results of the Grand Parade and King & Queen are announced The highly anticipated Toronto Caribbean Carnival left a trail of joy, music, and vibrant culture in its wake at Exhibition Place on Saturday. A dozen bands comprising over 10,000 masqueraders danced their way along Lakeshore Boulevard in an astonishing display of costumes and […]

Antiguan-Canadian Stephen Murphy’s artistic vision

Antiguan-Canadian Stephen Murphy’s artistic vision

Stephen Murphy is a champion of Antigua’s contemporary art scene, with work characterized by bold colours, dynamic forms, and thought-provoking emphases. Upholding the belief that a single piece of art possesses an extraordinary capacity to convey a multitude of emotions, narratives, and ideas, each artwork produced by Murphy is exclusive to you and you alone. […]

Fugitive Slave Chapel re-opens in Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Fugitive Slave Chapel re-opens in Fanshawe Pioneer Village

  A delapidated African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, erected in 1848 on Thames Street in London, Ontario, one of the “destinations” of the Underground Railroad and the first Black church in the region, has been renovated and moved to Fanshawe Pioneer Village. The Fugitive Slave Chapel, as the church came to be known, was recently […]

Canada’s Justyn Knight to join Nike Bowerman Track Club

Canada’s Justyn Knight to join Nike Bowerman Track Club

It has been two years since Knight last raced professionally, placing seventh in the men’s 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics It’s been two years since Canada’s second-fastest man over 5,000m, Justyn Knight, last competed. On Monday morning, the Toronto native announced his plans to return to track and field, joining forces with fellow Canadian Moh […]

Celebrating Black Business Month USA with Purpose Toys

Celebrating Black Business Month USA with Purpose Toys

Black-owned Purpose Toys a boost partnering with Walmart Canada In honor of Black Business Month, Purpose Toys, the largest Black-owned, culture-focused toy company in the USA, led by CEO DeeDee Wright-Ward, introduces the international expansion of their . This unique line of 11.5-inch dolls celebrates children with coily, curly, loc’d, and naturally textured hair. Notably, […]

Elevation

Elevation

By Yolanda T. Marshall Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture), a Trinidadian American civil rights activist once stated, “The knowledge I have now is not the knowledge I had then”. This is true for anyone who reads to elevate their mind. In this article, I proudly offer Hezzy, the author of You Can Be and Afro Pick […]

Western response to Niger coup is shameless colonialism

Western response to Niger coup is shameless colonialism

Listen to the oped now. By Carlton Joseph While Afro Canadian peoples celebrated Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the military in Niger, one of the poorest countries in the world, staged a coup and overthrew the government. It appears that the coup leaders have the full support of the population, because thousands of people burned French flags […]

A bittersweet farewell for the Last Lap Lime after 25 years 

A bittersweet farewell for the Last Lap Lime after 25 years 

The Last Lap Lime, a beloved cultural celebration within the Guyanese diaspora, marked its 25th anniversary with a blend of nostalgia and reflection. Spearheaded by a dedicated team of volunteers, the event has become a cherished tradition that brings together the community to celebrate Guyanese heritage, showcase local talents, and raise funds for educational initiatives. […]

Seneca and CCAC open up scholarship opportunities for students of Caribbean descent

Seneca and CCAC open up scholarship opportunities for students of Caribbean descent

Seneca Polytechnic, formerly Seneca College for Applied Arts and Technology, has teamed up with the Council of Caribbean Associations-Canada (CCAC) to launch a transformative scholarship program, marking a significant stride towards accessible education. This pioneering partnership introduces an annual scholarship opportunity of up to $6,000.00 per year, covering full-tuition expenses for students of Caribbean descent. […]