An international voice for leadership and youth empowerment will take centre stage in Toronto this month as Dr. Siyabukela Mandela headlines a major fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough. “An Afternoon with Dr. Siyabukela Mandela” is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the […]
By R.M. Austin Former Guyana Ambassador to Beijing, China It was rumored for some time that Stabroek News would not survive. Yet when the newspaper itself announced its closure on the 13th of February, it came as a collective national shock. The paper had become an important, if not essential, part of the political and […]
By Neil Armstrong When many gathered at Verity Centre for Better Living on Sunday, it was not only for the Black History Month worship service titled “Led to Love” hosted by senior minister Reverend Lameteria D. Hall, but also to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the church. Some were also there to congratulate Ken Noel, […]
Olympian Julien Alfred immortalised on postage stamp Saint Lucia’s most celebrated athlete of the modern era received a unique tribute this week as the island nation unveiled a commemorative postage stamp in her honour, marking her outstanding achievements on the global athletics stage. The ceremony, held to coincide with Saint Lucia’s 47th Independence Day celebration […]
‘Blades of the Guardians’ is thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally sharp By Janet Grant There’s a quiet confidence running through Blades of the Guardians. The kind of film that doesn’t demand attention but earns it. Scene by scene, Blades of the Guardians shows why this isn’t your usual glossy, over-polished action spectacle, no, far from it. […]
Black communities grow stronger across Vancouver Metro Vancouver has seen a noticeable shift in its Black population over the past several years. Between 2016 and 2021, the number of Black residents rose 38 per cent, from 29,830 to 41,180 according to Statistics Canada. Across British Columbia, the increase was even higher, 42 per cent, reaching […]
By Janet Grant It’s disappointing when a once-flawless series returns for a second season and loses its spark. Unfortunately, that’s the case with Paradise. After a gripping and tightly woven first chapter, the sophomore outing feels surprisingly uneven, especially given creator Dan Fogelman’s track record with character-focused storytelling in This Is Us. Season Two picks […]
Breaking the ice for Black skaters Every Friday evening, the sound of laughter and the scrape of blades fills the rink as the London Ontario Kilimanjaro Ice Club opens its doors to Black youth and families for free hockey and skating lessons. What began as a small community effort has grown into a movement centered […]
Shirley Chisholm Honored in Brooklyn Recreation Center A new public landmark now stands in the heart of Central Brooklyn, carrying forward the story of a daughter of Caribbean immigrants who reshaped American politics. City leaders this month unveiled the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush, describing it as both a modern community hub and […]
By W. Andy Knight As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in St. Kitts this week, the region faces a moment of quiet but profound strategic consequence. Beneath the diplomatic courtesies and familiar rhetoric about partnership lies a deeper question: What place does the Caribbean occupy in an increasingly […]
