By Neil Armstrong Roger McTair, 80, a Trinidadian Canadian writer, pioneering documentary filmmaker, and poet, passed away on April 8 after a long fight with Parkinson’s and other overlapping issues. Plans are being made to celebrate his life and legacy in early May at a theatre in the west end of Toronto. In an email […]
The global music community is in mourning following the unexpected passing of Casey Benjamin, a pioneering jazz musician from Grenada. Benjamin, renowned for his innovative saxophone sound and groundbreaking musical techniques, secured two prestigious GRAMMY awards during his illustrious career. His untimely demise at the age of 45 on March 30 in Maryland has left […]
Author of novels drawing on African and Caribbean history enjoyed international acclaim, including the New Academy prize, which stood in for the Nobel in 2018 Maryse Condé, celebrated for works such as Segu and Hérémakhonon, stands tall as a luminary of the West Indies. Through her bold narratives as both a novelist and essayist, she […]
The Black Coalition of Quebec announced the passing of Dan Philip, the former president, on Monday at the age of 87. Recognized as a stalwart advocate for the rights of Black Quebecers, Philip’s legacy spans decades of tireless activism and leadership within the community. In a statement released by the organization, Philip was hailed as […]
Editorial While speaking with the Caribbean Camera in 2002, the late Barbadian-Canadian writer Austin Clarke, a progressive whose political inclinations tended to the Social Democratic side of the political spectrum, explained in a single sentence why he chose to run as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1977 Ontario general election. His reply? “Because Roy […]
In the celebration of Jermayne (Jay) Ronny O’Neil Williams’ life, speakers at his funeral painted a portrait of a man whose existence was not merely about the years he lived but about the profound impact he made on those around him. From his uncle Charles Senior’s heartfelt anecdotes, to his cousin’s loving memories, his brother’s […]
By Neil Armstrong The children of schoolteacher Estella Albertha Wheeler wants everyone to know that their mother was “a woman of strong faith” who instilled in them “the importance of family, education, hard work and doing what is right.” They described her as a “true role model who we will always look up to.” She […]
Jermayne (Jay) Ronny O’Neil Williams, affectionately known as Jay, was laid to rest on Saturday in Ajax. Friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of a man who was not just a cherished friend and beloved family member but also a mentor, educator, and influential figure in his community at Verity Centre for Better […]
Funeral service for beloved educator Jay Williams will be on March 16 in Pickering By Neil Armstrong Educator, speaker, and education consultant Jay Williams was committed to equity and believed in the power of representation. He wanted to go wherever he could to spread his message across Canada, the United States, and the world. That’s […]
When in January, Canada Post featured Eleanor Collins, Canada’s first lady of jazz on a postage stamp, she was all of 103 years-old and still kicking; The Caribbean Camera published her fantastic story in our February 1st issue. Well, we regret to report that Ms. Collins passed away last Sunday. She was 104. A summary […]
