Teaching ‘a decolonized approach to leadership’ Sacred Leader Training (SLT+), a leadership program that has empowered Black, Indigenous and racialized women, is about to enter its fourteenth year in January 2024 and is inviting enterprising women to come along on the journey. This unique experience for women, who are leading in various aspects of their […]
The Black-led National Funders network now has access to $21.5M, made available through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI), a Federal Government programme. The idea behind the SBCCI is strengthen the the capacity of Black-led and Black‑serving community-based organizations across the country by bringing decision-making closer to Black communities to better meet their needs […]
The US army is overturning the convictions of 110 Black soldiers – 19 of whom were executed – for a mutiny at a Houston military camp a century ago, an effort to atone for imposing harsh punishments linked to Jim Crow-era racism. Army officials announced the historic reversal on Monday during a ceremony posthumously honoring […]
Pastor Judith James, in partnership with The Beautiful Foundation, is spearheading a groundbreaking hiring event aimed at aiding African asylum seekers who found themselves destitute on the streets of Toronto last summer. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, this initiative, in collaboration with The Career Foundation, promises to be a pivotal moment in the lives […]
By Stephen Weir As the holiday season approaches, Canadian Calypso singing star Joel Davis and the E.P.I.C Carnival mas band are coming together to connect the children with the joys of Christmas. Davis (the Connector) and E.P.I.C are hard at work organizing the coming third annual Toy Drive and Children’s Holiday Party. This festive event […]
In a heartwarming display of community support, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation’s Coordinator of Corporate and Community Partnerships, Ken Scott, reached out to the Caribbean Camera to express gratitude for a generous donation made to the FLOW Radio campaign. The initiative, organized in collaboration with community partner Flow 98.7 Radio, aimed to raise funds for […]
Banjela of Trinidad and Tobago was presented with the Best Calypso/Soca Award at the 9th Annual African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) held last Sunday at Newark Symphony Hall, New Jersey. Banjela came out tops among 10 talented nominees. The AEAUSA supports and celebrates African entertainment and achievements on a global scale, with the vision of […]
Shericka Jackson amongst three Jamaicans to receive honorary degrees Two-time World 200m champion Shericka Jackson is among the people who will be conferred with honorary degrees by the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica. The double (100m and 200m) Diamond League final trophy winner will be joined by the Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard […]
By Lincoln DePradine Many adults in the Grenadian-Canadian community would fondly remember, as children, attending Christmas parties where the role of Santa Claus was often played by Adrian Pitt, brother of a former justice of the Ontario Superior Court, the late Romain Pitt. Less than two months before this year’s Christmas Day, Pitt died. He […]
The vibrant rhythms of soca and the festive spirit of Christmas are set to collide in a spectacular way as the renowned calypsonian Baron (Timothy Watkins Jr), and fondly referred to as the “Sweet Soca Man,” takes center stage at the highly-anticipated “Soca Gold Christmas Edition” event. The action will take place at Diamonds Lounge, […]
