By Janet Grant “Clipped” is an FX mini-series that revisits the infamous 2014 scandal involving the Los Angeles Clippers and their owner, Donald Sterling. The show takes a complex story about privilege, race, wealth, and fame and weaves it into a drama that explores the dynamics of a sport where white owners profit from predominantly […]
By Ravendra Madholall Cambridge Jaguars emerged victorious over Vikings by six wickets with 14 balls to spare on Saturday, June 22, at Guyana’s 58th Independence Festival one-day event held at Littles Ground, Scarborough, Ontario. The tournament featured two categories: round-arm and flick-bowling. In the round-arm category, the Jaguars successfully chased down Vikings’ formidable total of […]
By Lincoln DePradine Jennifer Hosten, a former international beauty pageant winner and an ex-diplomat of Grenada, is one of the country’s “outstanding” nationals, who has had a major role in world history, according to Gerry Hopkin, Grenada’s consul general based in Toronto. “She was the first Black woman to win the Miss World title and […]
SISTAS CALLING announces its eagerly awaited return to the stage. Following its successful debut in 2023, the production will be showcased on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at 7pm at the prestigious Greenwin Theatre in the Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto. Dr. Roz Roach, the driving force behind SISTAS CALLING, emphasized its origins: “SISTAS CALLING was conceived, […]
After a decade of delighting audiences with her unique brand of Jamaican comedy, the beloved Delcita, portrayed by actress Andrea “Delcita” Wright, is back and better than ever. This time, she is bringing her hit play “The Real Wife” to Brampton, along with a dynamic cast, including her daughter and stage veteran Trudy Campbell. Following […]
Toronto’s construction and labor sectors came together for a night of celebration and recognition at the 4th Annual Building Diversity Awards (BDA), hosted by the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN). Held at the Meridian Arts Centre on June 14, this year’s event marked TCBN’s 10th anniversary with a national scope. Rosemary Powell, TCBN’s Executive Director, […]
Next Monday, Canada will be celebrating its 157th birthday. The anniversary reminds us that a federation of colonies in British North America – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario – joined together to become the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. A lot can happen in 157 years in the life of a […]
By Anthony Joseph As we celebrate Canada Day, it’s essential to recognize and honor the profound contributions of Black and Caribbean communities to our nation’s cultural, social, and economic fabric. Their influence permeates every aspect of Canadian life, enriching our society with their unique heritage, resilience, and innovation. And so, we seek to highlight the […]
By Neil Armstrong A survivor of the mass shooting that claimed the lives of two men in a school parking lot in Toronto on June 2 is remembering them with great fondness. Denton Thomas, 59, was among a group of men playing dominoes after a soccer game in a parking lot at North Albion Collegiate […]
A recent Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) report on Nadine Spencer, a well-known figure in the Black community and a person of influence, has raised deep concerns. While media scrutiny is not new for Spencer, the seriousness of the allegations warrants our attention. The primary issue centers on the integrity of Spencer’s business practices, particularly the […]
