By Margaret Kimberley Juneteenth was a people’s holiday with deep meaning for the descendants of enslaved people. But the declaration of an official federal holiday has turned it into an opportunity for corporate exploiters and cynical politicians to show pretend concern for Black people. At best Juneteenth provides a history lesson and an opportunity for […]
The United Workers Party (UWP) of St. Lucia marked its 60th anniversary with a spirited celebration and fundraiser at the White Shield Banquet Hall in Scarborough. The event highlighted the party’s historical achievements and future ambitions. Key party figures, including Leader Allen Chastanet, Deputy Leader Guy Joseph, local chair Minerva Ward, and national UWP chair […]
Henry Gomez aka King Cosmos will launch his music video for “Trinbago is Home” at Saldenah’s mas camp, 280 Consumers Road on Wednesday June 26, from 6 pm to 11 pm. The music video was shot at the same venue on June 2. It was directed by Zilla. The video features some of Toronto’s Caribbean […]
By Janet Grant “Queen Rising,” directed by Princeton James, known for his previous works such as [mention a few notable movies], is a captivating mystery thriller that weaves a tale around Madison (portrayed by April Hale), a struggling schoolteacher. Here is a closer look at the film: In summary, “Queen Rising” is a solid thriller, […]
Carnival Nationz captivated an audience of around 200 attendees at their mas camp on Military Trail when it revealed Lil Nationz’s 2024 theme, “Metaverse – Gamification.” This pioneering concept integrates cutting-edge technology with traditional carnival elements, promising an unparalleled experience. Central to the unveiling was the new Carnival Nationz app, a platform enabling users to […]
Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive batting propelled West Indies to a dominant victory over Afghanistan in their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024, maintaining a perfect record heading into the Super Eight stage. Pooran’s remarkable innings of 98 off just 53 balls set the tone early, as he took apart Azmatullah Omarzai with […]
By Stephen Weir Last week, Afro-Guyanese Canadian poet Faith Paré was one of two new writers to win the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers. She and Nayani Jensen, a writer and historian of science, each received $10,000. Established in memory of writer Bronwen Wallace, the award is administered by the Writer’s Trust. This […]
The United Workers Party (UWP) of St. Lucia marked its 60th anniversary with a dynamic celebration and fundraiser at the White Shield Banquet Hall in Scarborough. The event, attended by about 130 supporters, highlighted the party’s historical achievements and future ambitions. Key party figures, including Leader Allen Chastanet, Deputy Leader Guy Joseph, local chair Minerva […]
by Stephen Weir Photos by Gilbert Medina The ribbon has been cut, the songs have been sung, and the costumes have been strutted. Make no mistake, as of 2 p.m. last Saturday, the 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival is officially underway! For the first time this century, the launch was not held at Nathan Phillips Square, […]
By Neil Armstrong The weekend before the official start of summer featured the long-awaited all-Black production— Canadian Opera Company’s “Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White” and was well received by patrons who packed the Canadian Opera Company Theatre on Front Street in Toronto. The first Black Canadian concert singer to achieve international fame, […]
