Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her novel Code Noir. The work explores the legacy of enslavement, colonization, and Black resistance through the lens of the historical Black Code, a set of decrees that governed slavery in French colonies. The novel draws upon Lubrin’s […]
Marjorie Michel, a Haitian-Canadian political strategist, is running as the Liberal candidate for Papineau the constituency previously held by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Born to former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel, Michel’s roots are deeply connected to both her Haitian heritage and her commitment to advancing inclusive policies in Canada. A seasoned strategist with extensive […]
Founded in 2016, Fondation Dynastie has been a driving force in promoting the advancement of Black communities in Quebec, particularly in the media, arts, and cultural sectors. The foundation’s mission is to foster development, employability, and access to information within these industries, creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for Black individuals to thrive. Through […]
This week in Quebec politics has been dominated by controversy surrounding comments made by Haroun Bouazzi, a member of the left-wing Québec Solidaire (QS) party. Bouazzi’s remarks, delivered earlier this month at a community event in Montreal, sparked widespread backlash and reignited debates on racism and “othering” in the province. The controversy began during a […]
Canadian rapper K’naan has been charged with one count of sexual assault related to an alleged incident from July 2010, according to The Canadian Press. The charges were filed in a Quebec City courthouse on September 26, detailing an incident that reportedly took place between July 16 and 17, coinciding with K’naan’s appearance at the […]
Quebec’s construction industry is witnessing a transformation thanks to Sophia Lundy, one of the few Black women general contractors in the province. Her journey from a struggling student to a pioneering entrepreneur exemplifies resilience and inspires a new generation of builders. Lundy’s pivotal moment came in 2015 while studying construction management at an Idaho university. […]
In a recent development, a Black Montreal police officer has taken legal action against four provincial counterparts and Quebec’s attorney general, alleging racial profiling in an off-duty encounter. Represented by lawyer Fernando Belton, the plaintiff, whose identity remains protected by a court order, has brought forward a lawsuit to address what he perceives as unjust […]
MONTREAL — A Montreal city councillor said he will introduce a motion shortly to restrict the use of facial recognition and other “invasive” surveillance technologies by city police. The motion is based on a bylaw adopted by New York City and would be the first in Canada to address the use of facial recognition technology […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, says “things are looking good’’ in many aspects of life in the country, including safety and security, but he wants nationals in Canada to put aside their divide and forge greater unity. “We are too small a country to have the serious political divide we’ve had […]
