BSO targets anti-Black racism in cultural sectors A groundbreaking new policy framework has been introduced to combat systemic anti-Black racism across Canada’s cultural industries, marking what advocates are calling a historic turning point for equity in the arts. The Black Screen Office (BSO) this week unveiled the world’s first Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework specifically tailored […]
Six Nations son, Hollywood’s indigenous trailblazer The world has quieted this week as Canadian actor Graham Greene—an icon of First Nations representation—has passed away. Born on June 22, 1952, in Ohsweken on the Six Nations Reserve, Greene’s death on September 1, 2025, in Stratford, Ontario, marks the end of a storied life and career that reshaped Hollywood’s depiction of Indigenous […]
‘RELAY’ isn’t here to play fair By Janet Grant Relay sets up an intriguing premise: Riz Ahmed plays a whistleblower broker, the kind of middleman who keeps corruption humming by making sure the “right” people get paid off at the “right” time. He has rules, he has boundaries, and he’s very good at what he […]
Black stories took centre stage in Windsor The second edition of the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF) wrapped up over the weekend after three days of film screenings and discussions that explored the diversity of Black stories from around the world. Held from August 15 to 17, all screenings took place at the Armouries […]
A refreshing departure from the conventional narratives centered on American slavery, Washington Black embraces the perspectives of Halifax, the Underground Railroad, and the pursuit of freedom through invention and imagination. The Hulu adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s celebrated novel explores emancipation and self-discovery through its young Black protagonist George Washington “Wash” Black. The series was envisioned […]
By Janet Grant In theatres on August 15, 2025. East of Wall, Kate Beecroft’s feature, merges documentary and drama to create something authentic and captivating. The film follows our star, Tabatha Zimiga, who plays herself, as she struggles to keep her family afloat after her husband’s death. Tabatha is a gifted horse trainer, but she […]
By Janet Grant You get Bob Odenkirk back as Hutch Mansell, the hit-man dad. He returns to action when a family vacation collapses into mayhem. You see him face a corrupt sheriff and a crime boss played by Sharon Stone. Stone delivers a coldly fierce performance. Her character shifts from calm to explosive in seconds. […]
Shedding light on Indo‑Caribbean stories – a media awakening In Canada’s bustling mosaic of cultures, Indo‑Caribbean Canadians have long found their voices muted. Descendants of Indian laborers brought to Caribbean plantations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, today’s IC communities draw from rich traditions spanning North and South India blended with Caribbean rhythm. Cities […]
Sounds of Toronto from Panorama to World Steelpan Day By Lincoln Depradine Toronto and the rest of Canada can expect one more event on the local steelpan circuit, according to pannist and music organizer Wendy Jones. “It will be World Steelpan Festival. I am positive it will happen by next year,’’ Jones, captain of Pan […]
Playwright celebrates anniversary of ‘The Sankofa Trilogy’ By Neil Armstrong Having been away working on her master’s and PhD in England for seven years, 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize winner d’bi.young anitafrika, is back home in Toronto and celebrating the twentieth anniversary of her work, The Sankofa Trilogy, at the SummerWorks Performance Festival. The […]
