February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring and reflecting on the significant contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. To commemorate this, a powerful collection of Canadian […]
Dr. Anderson Ruffin Abbott’s life continues to captivate people more than 100 years after his passing. Known for his trailblazing accomplishments, he is featured in Jill L. Newmark’s “Without Concealment, […]
Latoya Belfon always had a passion for storytelling. As a teenager, she would write tirelessly, but never shared her work with the world. “It was write, write, write, then put […]
When Super Bowl LVII kicked off in New Orleans, it was a historic moment in football. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, was attempting to secure his third […]
By Neil Armstrong The 119-year-old Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will once again highlight music from the Caribbean — this time, Calypso — in a historic series of performances titled ‘Hot, […]
Edward Mitchell Bannister, born in Saint Andrews in 1828, became one of the most successful and celebrated American artists of the 19th century, despite his works being largely unknown in […]
By Kojo The Ontario government has announced the establishment of a new Youth Wellness Hub in Ajax, an initiative aimed at providing essential health and wellness services to young people […]
By Neil Armstrong A new exhibition at Museum of Toronto, ‘Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto,’ presents films and archives told and created by over 100 Black Canadians and invites visitors who identify […]
The Royal Canadian Mint is paying tribute to a significant chapter in Canadian history with its “2025 Fine Silver Commemorating Black History” coin, which was released on February 4, 2025. […]
A simple headstone in Toronto’s Necropolis Cemetery marks the resting place of Henry Brown. Inscribed with the words, “Henry Brown, died June 15, 1897,” it offers little indication of the […]