The Jamaican Canadian Association Boonoonoonos Brunch is a cultural event that celebrates the Black and Jamaica communities by bringing them together to celebrate Black History Month. The word “Boonoonoonos” is a Jamaican term that was coined by the late Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett – Coverly. It means, among other things, “gathering” or “get-together.” This event […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall For children, black history, joy, and inspiration are necessary for healthy development. Kofi Annan once said, “literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” My Black history didn’t begin during the enslavement of my ancestors, it started in Africa, and to this day, we continue to make history. The younger generation […]
In Ajax – Canada’s Blackest municipality By Greg Frankson A gathering of powerful Black literary voices with the theme “Respect our Canadian BlackLit Elders” happens on the evening of February 26 as a celebration of Black History Month. Featuring the words of four incredible authors published by Dundurn Press (Tanya Turton, Sifton Tracey Anipare, Mary […]
When clashes between residents and police erupted onto the streets of Brixton in 1981, in the heart of London’s African-Caribbean community, the British press largely told one side of the story. The Brixton riots, as they became known, were primarily depicted as a challenge to the rule of law. The press emphasized criminal elements, characterizing […]
The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by TD Bank Group (TD) in collaboration with Global News, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, February 16 – 21, with a bigger and stronger ONLINE programming! Created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, TBFF commemorates this important milestone with a record number of 200 films from 30 countries. Part […]
By Lincoln DePradine As far as many can be remembered, Hilda James has never missed the gala that’s held annually in Toronto to commemorate the anniversary of independence of Grenada, which includes the Grenadine islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The gala was cancelled during the lockdown forced by the COVID-19 global pandemic. It returned […]
By Lincoln DePradine Winston “Pappy’’ Frederick is extremely proud of the steelpan, a Trinidad and Tobago invention and says he wants pan “to be accepted as any instrument in the musical ensemble of the world’’. Frederick, a former president and pannist with Trinidad’s Dunlop Tornado Steel Orchestra, noted that “pan is only 60 years old’’ […]
By Stephen Weir The problem with Black History month? It is only 28-days long, and as Torontonians know, there are 40-days’ worth of quality events crammed into the month. Caribbean Camera doesn’t like to play favourites but here are three BHM events that feature artists and performers who often contribute to this weekly newspaper: Black […]
SiriusXM has unveiled its lineup of special programming across music, talk, sports, and comedy in honour of Black History Month. The country’s leading audio entertainment company will showcase Black history and its influence on culture all year long, throughout February, with a collection of limited-run channels and special events spotlighting the artists and other influential […]
Black Ice is a worthwhile ice-breaker By Aparita Bhandari The new documentary Black Ice examines the role of Black players in Canadian hockey, from pre-NHL contributions to the game to the struggles against racism that continue to this day. Directed by Hubert Davis and executive produced by LeBron James, Drake, and Maverick Carter, Black Ice […]
