Supporting Black communities to remove obstacles to loan access

Supporting Black communities to remove obstacles to loan access

The Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program is lending program founded on providing more equitable access to credit for Black entrepreneurs, who disproportionally face hurdles securing funding for their businesses, helping to foster economic inclusion. Designed to help Black business owners drive their businesses forward, the Program also offers dedicated support and resources via specialized Account […]

The Foundation for Black Communities awarded stewardship of $200 million for Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

The Foundation for Black Communities awarded stewardship of $200 million for Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

 by the federal government TORONTO, Feb. 8, 2023 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada has awarded the stewardship of the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund to the Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC). This historic and ground-breaking investment of $200 million will positively impact Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving non-profit organizations and registered charities across the country by […]

‘Slavery does not end with the stroke of a pen’ – Cameron Bailey

‘Slavery does not end with the stroke of a pen’ – Cameron Bailey

“Slavery does not end with the stroke of a pen; it bleeds through generations.” So said Cameron Bailey, Chief Executive Office, and Artistic Director of The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in a keynote address at a recent “special event” in Durham, Ontario to mark Black History month. Speaking at “Together We Rise Durham: Excellence […]

JCA Boonoonoonos Brunch – a Black History Month celebration

JCA Boonoonoonos Brunch – a Black History Month celebration

The Jamaican Canadian Association Boonoonoonos Brunch is a cultural event that celebrates the Black and Jamaica communities by bringing them together to celebrate Black History Month. The word “Boonoonoonos” is a Jamaican term that was coined by the late Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett – Coverly. It means, among other things, “gathering” or “get-together.” This event […]

Toronto’s first Black doctors honoured with new plaques

Toronto’s first Black doctors honoured with new plaques

Two new plaques to honour Toronto’s first Black doctors were unveiled last Thursday by Heritage Toronto. The first plaque is dedicated to American-born Dr. Alexander Augusta who was the first Black person to receive a medical licence in Canada. He was excluded from American medical schools but accepted to Toronto’s Trinity College in 1853, earning […]

Black Joy and Black History

Black Joy and Black History

By Yolanda T. Marshall For children, black history, joy, and inspiration are necessary for healthy development.  Kofi Annan once said, “literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” My Black history didn’t begin during the enslavement of my ancestors, it started in Africa, and to this day, we continue to make history. The younger generation […]

“Respect our Canadian BlackLit Elders”: a gathering of Black literary voices

“Respect our Canadian BlackLit Elders”: a gathering of Black literary voices

In Ajax – Canada’s Blackest municipality By Greg Frankson A gathering of powerful Black literary voices with the theme “Respect our Canadian BlackLit Elders” happens on the evening of February 26 as a celebration of Black History Month. Featuring the words of four incredible authors published by Dundurn Press (Tanya Turton, Sifton Tracey Anipare, Mary […]

Foundation for Black Communities selected to administer $200m Endowment Fund

Foundation for Black Communities selected to administer $200m Endowment Fund

Last week, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, announced that Foundation for Black Communities was selected to enter into negotiations for the administration of the $200 million Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund. The Foundation for Black Communities is a national, Black-led and Black-serving organization whose proposal demonstrated strong partnerships and significant […]

The Voice – The British Black Britain still punching after 40 years

The Voice – The British Black Britain still punching after 40 years

When clashes between residents and police erupted onto the streets of Brixton in 1981, in the heart of London’s African-Caribbean community, the British press largely told one side of the story. The Brixton riots, as they became known, were primarily depicted as a challenge to the rule of law. The press emphasized criminal elements, characterizing […]