The first black woman to be elected a member of Ontario’s parliament believes that the black community should strive to be a collective group and be supportive of each other. Zanana Akande who is considered a trail blazer, was born in Toronto to immigrant parents from Barbados and St Lucia and faced barriers as a […]
The 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday, Feb 20 announced that has rescinded the appointment of Canada based Guyanese development specialist, Dr. Naresh Singh as Deputy Secretary General. Singh admitted that he had failed to get the green-light for a number of United Nations consultancies while he had been employed with the Canadian International Development […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Celebrations of the contributions made by black Canadians in Canada are everywhere in Canada throughout this month as Black History Month is being observed. One of the country’s top financial institutions, Royal Bank of Canada has joined in recognizing the work of high school students through an essay competition. More than 160 […]
3rd place Wadia Forrester King’s Christian Collegiate Confidence. Determination. Perseverance. These words are the motto from the Coat of Arms of Lincoln Alexander and ideal descriptors of his character and life. Canada and the rest of the world mourned at the news of Lincoln Alexander’s death on October 19, 2012. As his body lay in […]
2nd place Zaena Harrison Bramalea Secondary School As a people, blacks have come so far but still have further to go. For instance, black women have endured much discrimination over the years but still manage to triumph despite the stigma society once placed upon them. Women like my seventh grade teacher, Ms. Nunes, and the […]
By Matthew Samuels Even before black loyalists were invited by the British government to establish settlements such as Birchtown in the Canadian Maritimes, blacks had been contributing to Canadian society. The rich histories of African and Caribbean Canadians have been intertwined with the history of Canada to form a culture that has been strengthened by […]
A Dominican Canadian author is launching her new illustrated children’s book at Chapter’s at Kennedy Commons on Saturday February 16 at 4:30 p.m. Mayma Raphael, who now lives in New York, said her book, I Love the Skin I’m In, “is an inspiring and empowering book for children of color especially Black children, and very […]
By Jasminee Sahoye He has received outstanding recognition for his contributions to society, the justice system and to the black community. Not only has he been recognized for legal work when he was appointed the first black judge to the Court of Appeal last year, but Justice Michael Tulloch is now being recognized by his […]
By Herman Silochan We are on our way to Canada That cold and distant land The dire effects of slavery We can no longer stand!” How often do you get the opportunity to sit with four hundred Grade 5-7 boisterous students to take in a one hour stage play? In retrospect, I appreciated the experience […]
