The Caribbean Community has formally welcomed Martinique as its newest Associate Member, marking a significant development in regional cooperation that further integrates the French Caribbean territory into the wider Caribbean framework. Although geographically and culturally rooted in the Caribbean, Martinique has long followed a distinct political trajectory as an overseas department of France. Its new […]
BlackNorth Unveils First 32 Vanguard Scholars By Aishwarya Marbeer The BlackNorth Initiative recently launched the Vanguard Scholars, a fully-funded six-year program that will support 32 students from their final year of high school, throughout university, and into their careers. The event that highlighted the students’ academic achievement, was hosted at the University of Toronto’s Faculty […]
Tranquillity picnic unites generations through fun Families from across the Greater Toronto Area gathered this weekend as the Tranquillity Alumni of Canada hosted its annual community picnic, at Earl Bales Park into a celebration of friendship, tradition and togetherness. The moment the festivities got underway in the afternoon, the unmistakable aromas of stewed chicken, macaroni […]
Miss Tania Lou Earns Prestigious Creator Award By Neil Armstrong Tania Hernandez, affectionately known as Miss Tania Lou, is one of the recipients of the Creator Awards which will be presented by the City of Hamilton at its 2026 Arts Awards ceremony and celebration on July 9. The Creator Awards recognize living artists or artistic […]
Black Judge Added Following Representation Concerns The federal government has appointed retired Nova Scotia judge Corrine Sparks to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, responding to criticism that the newly established body lacked Black representation when its initial membership was announced. Canadian Heritage confirmed Sparks’ appointment on Friday, saying she will help guide […]
By Neil Armstrong A new leadership team is now at the helm of the UWI Alumni Toronto Chapter led by Christopher Lee, an alumnus of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, who is of Jamaican and Trinidadian heritage. He assumed the position in late 2025 with the support of outgoing president Ferdinand Fortune, […]
Canada’s leading celebration of women’s leadership will mark a major milestone this September as the Women Empowerment Awards celebrates its fifth anniversary with a gala at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The annual event is expected to attract entrepreneurs, executives, philanthropists, community leaders, media personalities and emerging leaders from across the country. The awards have […]
African Canadians among appointees to the Order of Canada By Neil Armstrong Six prominent African Canadians are among the 61 appointments to the Order of Canada announced by Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, on June 26. The new appointments include 4 Companions, 19 Officers and 38 Members. Five appointments represent promotions within the Order. […]
Nominations open for UTSC Black Flourishing Award A new scholarship aimed at supporting Black students as they begin university studies has been launched at the University of Toronto Scarborough, adding to a long running initiative that celebrates academic achievement among graduating high school students. The UTSC Black Flourishing Award will make its debut as part […]
The legacy of community builder Sister Kathleen Jackman was celebrated once again as students, families, educators, and community leaders gathered for the annual Sister Kathleen Jackman Memorial Scholarship Awards, an evening dedicated to academic excellence, leadership, service and perseverance. For more than 25 years, the scholarship program has helped young people pursue higher education while […]
