New Institute Advances Black Studies in Canada By Lincoln DePradine Hamilton-based McMaster University is establishing an interdisciplinary institute of Africa and Black Diaspora Studies. McMaster already has an Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) that promotes and supports “principles of inclusive excellence to foster a campus culture and community that respect the human rights, integrity and […]
By Lincoln DePradine The Congress of Black Women Ontario (CBWO) has begun receiving and reviewing applications for two postgraduate scholarships it plans on awarding this year. Each scholarship is worth $3,500. “Applications are open to both male and female’’, who are in a doctoral or master’s program at university, Congress president Loris Thomas told The […]
Community honours torchbearers at MLK Connexus By Kojo Community spirit, reflection, and celebration filled the Canadian Event Centre in Whitby as a full house gathered for the MLK Connexus Dreamers to Torchbearers awards ceremony. The annual event brought together leaders, families, youth, and elders to honour individuals whose lives and work reflect the enduring legacy […]
Cultural healing model gains provincial support In a move aimed at addressing the systemic inequalities faced by Indigenous and Black and African Nova Scotian women, the Province of Nova Scotia has pledged $500,000 in annual core funding to a community-driven program designed to support victims and survivors of gender-based violence. The initiative, known as Creating […]
By Neil Armstrong For the past eighteen months, Jola “Macanjy” Adeniji, 29, a full time, mid-career professional multidisciplinary artist, has been working on his collection, Silent Narrative, and since June started touring it. Based in Calgary, Alberta, the Nigerian-Canadian drove for eight days pulling a U-Haul cargo trailer of over 50 massive canvasses and stopped […]
George Brown College has announced plans to permanently close its long-running English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program by 2026, citing financial deficits and a significant drop in international student enrolment. The decision, delivered to faculty and staff in early May, has sparked concern among educators and students who view the program as a critical support […]
It’s easy to believe that universities still stand for big ideas like critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the freedom to speak your mind. But that idea is quickly disappearing. Around the world, colleges and universities are under attack—not by accident, but on purpose. Far-right governments are targeting education because they know it teaches people to […]
By Kojo Raising Black children in a society still grappling with systemic racism is no easy feat. However, Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg’s powerful insights remind us that embracing and celebrating Black identity begins at home and is fundamental to nurturing a resilient and empowered next generation. Dr. Escayg’s recent address at the Center of Excellence for […]
By Kojo The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) hosted its annual Boonoonoos Brunch last Sunday at its headquarters on Arrow Road, bringing together community leaders, dignitaries, and guests to celebrate Black History Month under the theme of “Legacy and Resilience”. The event featured inspiring speeches, recognition of outstanding community members, and reflections on the enduring impact […]
Morag Styles, the first professor of children’s poetry at Cambridge University, was a passionate advocate for Caribbean poetry and made significant contributions to its teaching and promotion, both in the West Indies and the UK. Born in Dundee, she was a versatile academic and educator who dedicated much of her career to exploring neglected fields […]
