Chutney singer Emily Moore ready to make an “Impact”

Chutney singer Emily Moore ready to make an “Impact”

  Emily Moore, a 20-year-old recording artist, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her journey as a singer began at a young age, and she officially entered the music scene in 2023. Moore is known for her versatility and her passion for sharing her cultural roots through her performances in Chutney and Soca music […]

Fly All Ways give Impact Awards a lift with a Guyana getaway

Fly All Ways give Impact Awards a lift with a Guyana getaway

Fly All Ways, the new Airline, has teamed up with the Impact Awards, bringing attendees an exciting opportunity that could have them jetting off to Guyana. One fortunate guest at the Impact Awards will win a return trip to Guyana, courtesy of Fly All Ways in collaboration with the newly launched Sky Route Travel. Guyana, […]

Calypso royalty Macomere Fifi performs Sunday’s Impact Awards

Calypso royalty Macomere Fifi performs Sunday’s Impact Awards

Macomere Fifi, born Eulith Tara Woods in Les Coteaux, Tobago, has become a household name in Canada’s music scene. With charisma, grace, and an abundance of confidence, Fifi has taken the Calypso world by storm. Her journey to stardom is a testament to her talent and dedication to the craft. Fifi’s love for the stage […]

Dr. Rhonda McEwen to deliver keynote address at Impact Awards

Dr. Rhonda McEwen to deliver keynote address at Impact Awards

Trinidad-born Dr. Rhonda McEwen, President and Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University, will deliver the keynote address at the 2nd annual Impact Awards ceremony to be held at the Ontario Science Centre on Sunday. Dr. McEwan who took on the role of President of the university in July last year, is the first Black woman to lead […]

U of T to honour the late Keren Brathwaite for starting access-to-education program

U of T to honour the late Keren Brathwaite for starting access-to-education program

  A University of Toronto professor who died in June will be honoured at an anniversary gala for the access-to-education program she helped start. In 1970, Keren Brathwaite co-founded the Transitional Year Programme (TYP) in an effort to help mature Black students get a university education. The program has since expanded to include any adult […]

Steele to ignite the stage at Impact Awards

Steele to ignite the stage at Impact Awards

In its second year, the Impact Awards is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable evening of talent and community celebration, headlined by none other than the dynamic and sensational artist, Steele. With three JUNO nominations and a slew of awards under his belt, Steele is an artist whose musical prowess transcends genres. From R&B to […]

The painful process of reconciliation and healing

The painful process of reconciliation and healing

  By Kirk Moss The elegant furnishings and extravagant acoustic designs accompanied a somber tone and melancholy mood at the Royal Conservatory of Music last Friday night, as Koerner Hall commemorated the journey of Truth and Reconciliation.  A sea of orange shirts echoing the jarring sentiment, “every child matters,” sprinkled across the isles, with an […]

Youth commended for Showcase performances

Youth commended for Showcase performances

  By Lincoln DePradine Tara Woods knows something about stage performances and is not easily impressed with sub-par submissions by artistes. So, it’s to the credit of the youngsters, who participated in last Sunday’s “Empowering Youth Showcase’’ in Scarborough, that Woods expressed high commendation on their performances. “I am so proud of the efforts of […]

Nadine Spencer leaves a transformative legacy as she steps down as CEO of BBPA

Nadine Spencer leaves a transformative legacy as she steps down as CEO of BBPA

The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) has announced a significant change in leadership, as Nadine Spencer, the interim CEO, will be stepping down from her role later this fall. Spencer’s departure marks the end of a transformative era for the organization, as she leaves behind a legacy of growth, innovation, and community empowerment. Spencer’s […]

Ten persons to receive Impact Awards

Ten persons to receive Impact Awards

Listen to this article now. The second annual Impact Awards will be held at the Ontario Science Centre on Sunday October 15. Ten persons will be presented with awards at this year’s event. The Caribbean Camera and the Black Indigenous Business Development Association (BIBDA) have organized the Impact Awards to celebrate the achievements of outstanding […]