By Gerald V. Paul The African Canadian Legal Clinic’s (ACLC) Youth Justice Education Programme (YJEP) will be embarking on a journey to Africa, in an educational win-win process. “The reasons why YJEP will be going to Africa is to give youth a better understanding of their African heritage and ancestry, and give them a first-hand […]
The Black Action Defense Committee ( BADC), an advocate for the rights of Black Canadians, is celebrating a milestone this year. Founded by the late Dudley Laws and Charles Roach, the BADC turns 25 years. A commemorative book of short stories from community members about how BADC and its leadership have impacted families, friends and […]
By Curtis Eustace On Sunday 28th July, 2013, the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes will crown this year’s Calypso Monarch. Last year’s winner Macomere Fifi will be competing against eight other calypsonians each singing two original songs. The finals will be held at the Chinese Cultural Centre (P.C. Ho Theatre), 5183 Sheppard Avenue East […]
The Obama White House has a new person in the job to oversee its efforts on disability issues. Claudia Gordon, who has Jamaican roots, moves over from the Dept of Labor where she dealt with potential discrimination by federal contractors to now work between the Obama administration and the disability community as the White House’s […]
Bunji Garlin, his wife Faye Ann Lyons and surprise guest Kardinall Offishall had a capacity crowd jumping at TD Irie Music Festival in Mississauga last weekend. IRIE heads to Oshawa Memorial Park on July 20 & 21 with Wayne Wonder and Kerwin Dubois, and Nathan Phillips Square August 2 to 5 w Half Pint, Richie […]
“CANADIAN EXPERIENCE?” DISCRIMINATION! By Gerald V. Paul The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC) new policy on removing the “Canadian experience “ barrier was launched on Monday by Chief Commissioner Barbara Hall in partnership with KPMG. “Ontario attracts highly-skilled immigrants from all over the world, but if they have to meet a requirement for Canadian experience, […]
By Curtis Eustace Saturday July 20, 2013, Chevrolet presents Junior Carnival Parade at Downsview Park from 11am to 6pm. 12 Bands have registered to participate in the event which for a second year is being held at Downsview Park. With a shorter parade route, organizers anticipate a better flow and viewing for spectators. […]
A former Toronto Police Service officer is suing his employer for discrimination. According to an article published recently in the Toronto Star, Jamaica-born, Garnette Rose, 36, who joined the Toronto Police Service in 2003 with the hope of helping to bridge the gap between blacks and police, is seeking $1 million in damages from his […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Even though prominent community leader and lawyer Charles Roach died fighting to change would-be Canadians having to pledge allegiance to the Queen, three other permanent residents of Canada are continuing the cause. They argued in court that forcing would-be Canadians to pledge allegiance to the Queen before they can become citizens […]
CaribbeanTales (CT), the Caribbean Diaspora’s most dynamic film festival group comes to Toronto August 17 – September 14 at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), 210 Princes’ Blvd and Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen’s Quay West. The festival will showcase ten feature-length and 20 short films in Official Competition, as well as many others covering all […]
