By Lincoln DePradine Employers, in the private and government sectors, publicly promote concepts like “equity’’ and “anti-Black racism’’. However, what happens on the job to Black employees is something completely different from the public expressions of employers, according to Aina-Nia Ayo’dele, a former City of Toronto manager, who also is known as a “spiritual liberation […]
By Neil Armstrong Centenarian Lillie Johnson — who founded the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario and will celebrate her 102nd birthday on March 16 — has been lauded for her advocacy for sickle cell disease in Ontario. At a special ceremony held at Extendicare Rouge Valley, the long-term care residence where she lives in Scarborough, […]
On a crisp winter afternoon, community members gathered at the Malvern Community Centre to celebrate Black History Month with an event organized by local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs). The event, which featured speeches from MPPs Raymond Cho, Vijay Thanigasalam, David Smith, and Aris Babikian, highlighted the theme of “Black Excellence, a Heritage to Celebrate […]
By Lincoln DePradine High blood pressure (HBP), while “very dangerous’’, is treatable and requires changes in lifestyle and diet, according to Toronto doctor Hubert Wong, “For whatever reason, high blood pressure disproportionately affects the Black community. So, it is important to be aware that this can affect you,’’ Dr Wong told participants at a health […]
The Ajax Community Center was alive with the rhythms and stories of Kesha Christie, a popular storyteller celebrated for her resilience and passion. The event, held from noon to 6:00 p.m., was a celebration of art and culture, featuring a lineup of talented artists. Other storytellers who performed included Devon Francis, a skilled musician and […]
Shaun Chen, MP for Scarborough, recently hosted a lively Black History Month event at Taibu Community Services in Malvern. The gathering featured former speaker of the Ontario Legislature Alvin Curlin. Author, Sheila White, took the spotlight, captivating the audience with insights from her latest book, “The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White.” White shared […]
The Kamloops Black Film Festival, which ran from February 15 to 17, marked a significant milestone for the Kamloops community, offering a platform to showcase Black storytelling and culture. Organized by the Kamloops Film Society in collaboration with the Kamloops Caribbean Cultural Society and Valid Dreams Foundation, the festival featured a diverse selection of six […]
As Black History Month celebrations drew to a close at George Brown College (GBC), “Black Futures” stands as an innovative frontline force for the college’s Black community. Their work aims to eradicate anti-Black racism, champion transformation, and foster an inclusive environment for Black students, staff, faculty, and allies within GBC. Their mission is to nurture […]
As part of George Brown College’s Black Futures celebration for Black History Month, the community hosted Mary Anne Chambers and Gervan Fearon, two prominent community members. Black Futures’ mission is to nurture and empower the Black community at GBC by establishing intentional connections, relationships, and support systems, while eradicating barriers in higher education settings. The […]
By Neil Armstrong Justice Irving André, a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton, is urging Black Canadians who take education for granted to meditate on the struggles to attain a decent education in Ontario. He was the guest speaker at the Peel United Cultural Partners 23rd annual Black History Month Concert held recently […]
