Young people of African heritage from across Canada are gearing up for a landmark event in Edmonton aimed at celebrating identity, fostering cultural bonds, tackling challenges, and building networks. Scheduled for June 27 and 28 at the Westin Hotel, the inaugural National African Descent Youth Summit promises a platform for empowerment and community building. Participants […]
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 […]
Normand Hector, a former employee of Xerox Canada, is feeling validated after the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission recognized an “arguable case of race and colour discrimination” in his complaint against the company. Hector, who had worked at Xerox for 20 years, alleged that he was paid significantly less than his colleagues due to his […]
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, […]
Toronto’s Guyanese community gathered at St. Peter and Paul Banquet Hall in Scarborough to celebrate Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary with a gala organized under the auspices of the Consulate General of Guyana. The event, featuring stirring speeches and captivating performances, showcased Guyana’s progress and rich cultural heritage. High Commissioner Keith L. George opened the gala, […]
Gemma Raeburn-Baynes’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary, marked by resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to community upliftment. Born against all odds after her mother endured numerous miscarriages, Raeburn-Baynes has lived a life driven by a sense of purpose instilled by her challenging beginnings. At 73 years old, she stands as a pillar of […]
