The actor, whose career spanned more than four decades in Hollywood, died in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer Richard Roundtree, known for playing the suave lead role in the 1971 film Shaft died on Tuesday. Roundtree, 81, died in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Patrick McMinn, Roundtree’s longtime manager reported. “His trailblazing […]
Last Wednesday, CBC Gem began airing an eight-part documentary which examines the histories of Black people in Canada over 400 years. “Of course, Nouvelle France, [the] French Empire and the British Empire [were] colonial. And they were slavers,” stated the Former governor general Michaëlle Jean, an interviewee in the first episode titled Haven, But No […]
By Stephen Weir The Tarragon’s Extra Space seats only about 100 patrons. And while they have a much larger theater in their midtown building (near Casa Loma), the size is of extreme importance to anyone contemplating seeing a new play that actually takes place in Guyana. Don’t think you can get away with waiting […]
Veteran photographer Eddie Grant, longtime chauffeur Derrick McIntosh and Bishop James Robinson received awards from Jamaica’s Governor General Patrick Allen on Monday, National Heroes Day, in Jamaica. Grant received the Badge of Honour for Long & Faithful Service in photojournalism and documenting the development of the Diaspora Community in Toronto. “I have been doing this […]
Nova Scotia RCMP will apologize to the African Nova Scotian community next year “for the harm caused by the historical use of street checks,” according to a news release issued last week. Community consultations are being organized in African Nova Scotian communities ahead of the apology. One was held last week in Gibson Woods, N.S., […]
By Janet Grant The Caribbean Tales Film Festival, a showcase of cinematic excellence featuring films from the Caribbean and its diaspora, is celebrating its 18th year with memorable films that touch many hearts. The Festival opened on September 6th and will continue through 22nd, in-person at the landmark HarbourFront Centre in Toronto and online, reaching […]
It all started 100 year ago under a pear tree in Shannon’s Prince’s family field where North Buxton held its first homecoming. The small community just south of Chatham, Ont., will mark that 100th anniversary with a full weekend of activities and reunions, bringing the close-knit community — and the many friends and family members […]
Inclusivity, belonging, a tilt towards equity-deserving groups of diverse backgrounds are the calling card of the partnership between the Toronto International Film Festival and RBC. The partnership aims to help advance projects from emerging creators with diverse backgrounds who identify as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+ and/or are from other equity-deserving groups. Each year, two producer/director teams […]
By Stephen Weir It all begins on Wednesday. The Annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival kicks off its 2023 program at Harbourfront, showcasing “Eden River,” a creepy, eerie, suspenseful American movie made on a river. It is 1961, and three poachers are paddling along a swampy river in Belize in a boat that has seen better […]
The 2023 Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is gearing up for a remarkable Labour Day weekend as early attendance figures suggest that this year’s turnout will match or even surpass the near record-breaking numbers from the previous year. With the long weekend forecast set to be bright and sunny, organizers are optimistic about the festivities ahead. […]
