By Lincoln DePradine Earl La Pierre, Sr., a veteran, renowned in the steelpan movement in Trinidad and globally, has given a mixed review on the state of the musical artform. One of the things he welcomes is the United Nations-backed “World Steelpan Day’’, which was observed for the first time ever on August 11. “This […]
This June 26th is the 7th anniversary of Clarke’s death. We thought it was a good time to remember the author’s contribution during Emancipation Month Austin Clarke was living in a basement apartment north of Bloor Street and east of Sherbourne in Toronto in the late 1950s when he first worked for the CBC, as […]
By Canute Lawrence I immigrated to Toronto, Canada, on October 6, 2006. I had the opportunity to get a US Green Card before relocating to Canada as I was teaching in The Bronx, employed by the New York City Department of Education, on an H1B visa. While I was living in New York City, I […]
Black mothers often look to the experience of their mothers when it comes to taking care of their children. Edmonton-based social worker Millicent Asiedu found that the watching her mother doing it all while raising the brood was a bit of an illusion. Her mother was badly stressed out but soldiered on. The experience, following […]
While many view it as a potential force for good, there is growing realisation of the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Workers are concerned about the impact of AI on jobs and governments are being lobbied about the need for built-in fail-safe measures to mitigate the existential threat to humanity posed by superintelligence. […]
On 10 June 2023, the Durham Educational Mentoring Program (DEMP) held its end of year closing events at the Pickering High School in Ajax. The guest list included Patrice Barnes, MPP for Ajax, Marilyn Crawford- Regional Councillor Ward 1 and Deputy Mayor of Ajax, Andrea Walters, DEMP consultant and DDSB Principal and Sameer Awan, Executive […]
For the past 61 years, the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) has been a pillar of strength, unity, and cultural celebration within the Jamaican-Canadian community. Through their annual Gala Dinner and Dance, the JCA has not only commemorated their own anniversary but also marked the significance of Jamaica’s Independence. This year’s celebration, themed “A Journey of […]
In 1991 the godfather of Canadian hip-hop, Maestro Fresh Wes, released the critical song “Nothin’ at All.” The fiery track explored the parallels of how systemic racism affected both Black and Indigenous communities: Listen, I want an explanation, Why are Mohawks being kicked out of their reservations? And being put in misery, You’re stealing the […]
A Toronto-based non-profit with connections to Drake’s record label is partnering with several major city organizations — including the local school board and public transit operator — to address youth safety issues. The Justice Fund, which provides opportunities in the arts for young people experiencing poverty, announced partnerships on Friday with the Toronto Transit Commission, […]
The announcement of $100,000 Justice Fund Bursaries to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design was made during Justice Fund Summit “Lover of Humanity” in Toronto This fall, 14 Black and Indigenous students will be eligible to apply for financial support to attend York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design […]
