On a crisp winter afternoon, community members gathered at the Malvern Community Centre to celebrate Black History Month with an event organized by local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). The event, which featured speeches from MPPs Raymond Cho, Vijay Thanigasalam, David Smith, and Aris Babikian, highlighted the theme of “Black Excellence, a Heritage to Celebrate […]
By Lincoln DePradine High blood pressure (HBP), while “very dangerous’’, is treatable and requires changes in lifestyle and diet, according to Toronto doctor Hubert Wong, “For whatever reason, high blood pressure disproportionately affects the Black community. So, it is important to be aware that this can affect you,’’ Dr Wong told participants at a health […]
The Ajax Community Center was alive with the rhythms and stories of Kesha Christie, a popular storyteller celebrated for her resilience and passion. The event, held from noon to 6:00 p.m., was a celebration of art and culture, featuring a lineup of talented artists. Other storytellers who performed included Devon Francis, a skilled musician and […]
By Stephen Weir On Saturday, although A Different Booklist Bookstore in downtown Toronto wasn’t filled, a warm group of adults and children gathered to hear a reading by American author Deborah C. Mortimer and Canadian artist Ken Daley. The duo shared their delightful children’s book, “Summer Island.” In describing her 2023 illustrated book, the former […]
The project “Changing the Narrative – Unleashing the Full Potential of Women-owned Enterprises” has received a substantial boost of $960,000 from the Federal government. This funding will enable the project to persist in its mission of fostering innovation, enhancing workforce diversity, and addressing systemic barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, with a specific focus on Black […]
Chekhov’s play ‘Three Sisters’ reimagined with Black cast by Neil Armstrong Aficionados of theatre will have a chance to see a new production with a Black cast at the Soulpepper Theatre premiering March 7th. The adaptation of Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov’s play, “Three Sisters, which was written in 1900, and reimagined in […]
New survey says Black Canadians have mixed feelings about the work place A new KPMG survey says that Black Canadians feel Corporate Canada is making headway in meeting their 2020 commitments to end anti-Black racism. However, despite these efforts, more than 80 per cent of Black Canadians faced racism in the workplace last year, nearly […]
The Hamilton Black History Council’s annual event unfolded as a celebration of Black excellence and community engagement, spotlighting the remarkable achievements and impactful community work of young individuals in the city. Among the standout winners was 17-year-old Naomi Ogunjobi, a Grade 12 student at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. Ogunjobi, who never envisioned winning […]
Shaun Chen, MP for Scarborough, recently hosted a lively Black History Month event at Taibu Community Services in Malvern. The gathering featured former speaker of the Ontario Legislature Alvin Curlin. Author, Sheila White, took the spotlight, captivating the audience with insights from her latest book, “The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White.” White shared […]
By Anthony Joseph As a Black person in Canada, navigating the public service has often felt like walking a tightrope. The path to success is fraught with challenges and obstacles, many of which stem from systemic racism and discrimination. However, recent developments have given us a glimmer of hope as the federal government takes a […]