CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is back for its 18th edition, running from September 6th to 22nd in Toronto, On. Founded by acclaimed filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon, CTFF spotlights a diverse array of films from new and returning directors, emphasizing cultural connections and shared narratives. The festival, hosted at the Harbourfront Center, will showcase over 45 […]
Last week, the Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians met over two days in Ottawa. Calling it a historic meeting, 45 Black Canadian politicians from every level of government signed a value statement aimed at improving the lives of Black Canadians The politicians came from both the Francophone and Anglophone communities; among them school trustees, […]
Official Results of the Grand Parade and King & Queen are announced The highly anticipated Toronto Caribbean Carnival left a trail of joy, music, and vibrant culture in its wake at Exhibition Place on Saturday. A dozen bands comprising over 10,000 masqueraders danced their way along Lakeshore Boulevard in an astonishing display of costumes and […]
A delapidated African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, erected in 1848 on Thames Street in London, Ontario, one of the “destinations” of the Underground Railroad and the first Black church in the region, has been renovated and moved to Fanshawe Pioneer Village. The Fugitive Slave Chapel, as the church came to be known, was recently […]
Seneca Polytechnic, formerly Seneca College for Applied Arts and Technology, has teamed up with the Council of Caribbean Associations-Canada (CCAC) to launch a transformative scholarship program, marking a significant stride towards accessible education. This pioneering partnership introduces an annual scholarship opportunity of up to $6,000.00 per year, covering full-tuition expenses for students of Caribbean descent. […]
By Lincoln DePradine Staff and volunteers at a facility named after Dr Jean Augustine, the retired former federal MP, are engaged in programs not only aimed at solidifying young people academically, but also taking care of their mental health. One of the latest programs at the Jean Augustine Centre (JAC) for Young Women’s Empowerment is […]
A class-action lawsuit has been launched against the Toronto Police Service for the practice of “carding.” It alleges that the practice of randomly stopping people and collecting their information continues to harm marginalized communities. The statement of claim filed on Monday is on behalf of all Black and Indigenous people who have been stopped by […]
By Lincoln DePradine Earl La Pierre, Sr., a veteran, renowned in the steelpan movement in Trinidad and globally, has given a mixed review on the state of the musical artform. One of the things he welcomes is the United Nations-backed “World Steelpan Day’’, which was observed for the first time ever on August 11. “This […]
The announcement of $100,000 Justice Fund Bursaries to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design was made during Justice Fund Summit “Lover of Humanity” in Toronto This fall, 14 Black and Indigenous students will be eligible to apply for financial support to attend York University’s School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design […]
Calls out Chrystia Freeland for unequal treatment of refugees By Lincoln DePradine Activist groups and individuals, pressing for more support to meet housing needs, including for newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers, have petitioned federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland on the issue, while accusing her of unequal treatment in disbursing taxpayers’ money. A list […]
