By Yolanda T. Marshall Last Saturday, I sat amongst some of the most accomplished Black Women in Canada as a 2022 Honoree. Having the privilege of meeting the Honourable Dr Jean Augustine was the highlight of this congratulatory event. I was featured in a special book that documents, acknowledges, and supports the accomplishments […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall August 1st is Emancipation Day – the day slavery was abolished in Canada and throughout the British Empire in 1834 for enslaved people of African descent. Many Caribbean nations and parts of the United States observe this day on various dates. Historically, Carnival celebrates freedom from oppression, […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall The future of Carnival is in the hands of the younger generation. It is only natural that we nurture their growth within our Caribbean community and continue to educate them about Carnival. I often start my storytelling by emphasising the essence of Carnival – Emancipation. It is why we […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall If you are in search of books to read this summer, I got you! This list includes Caribbean Canadian authors with empowering, cultural and captivating stories. These superb writers are some of the literary voices within our Caribbean diaspora and the ones we ought to proudly support. The Signs and Wonders […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Lawrence Hill is a prominent Canadian novelist famously known for his award-winning title, “The Book of Negroes.” I once read an article in The Star where Hill disclosed his joy of reading and making up bedtime stories for his children. This resonated with me as it reminded me of […]
By Yolanda T Marshall A prominent Jamaican activist, Marcus Garvey, wrote, “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Channon Oyeniran is a Jamaican Canadian historian, and her articles have been published in The Encyclopedia Canada. She is currently the Vice President of the Ontario Black […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Annually, one in five Canadians battles with a mental illness. According to CAMH, the disease burden of mental illness in Ontario alone is 1.5 times higher than all cancers put together and over seven times that of all infectious diseases. Reports of poor mental health are higher amongst the lowest income […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall is a mother and the talented author of the children’s picture books “Mommy Lives Here & Daddy Lives There” and “Birthday Party at Daddy’s House.” After graduating from Sheridan College and completing her extended studies, Victoria zoned into her love for writing. Her goal is to use her experiences […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Erica London is the CEO & Founder of Colour Their World and author of Caribbean heritage. As a creative mom, she has successfully built an educational and entertaining platform for children. I have the honour of sharing more about Mrs London and her brilliant books. What inspired you to […]
With Yolanda P. Marshall In the summer of 2019, I relished in the freedom of Toronto’s Carnival parade. The long weekend ended at the popular Guyanese Last Lap Lime at Woodbridge Fair Grounds. My mom invited me to showcase my Caribbean children’s books. Feeling tired from all the fetes I attended the previous day, I […]
