by Janet Grant Mark your calendars, movie enthusiasts! Bad Boys: Ride or Die is set to hit theatres with a bang this Friday, June 7, 2024. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is not just another sequel. Bad Boys takes a nostalgic journey that masterfully weaves together the greatest hits from the previous three movies, bringing back the […]
Nearly 80 years after his passing, Josh Gibson, often dubbed the “Black Babe Ruth,” may now be recognized as “the greatest hitter in baseball history” following a significant decision by Major League Baseball (MLB) to incorporate Negro League players into its esteemed record books. For seven decades, the MLB enforced a discriminatory policy barring Black […]
By Stephen Weir Last Saturday, the city of Atlanta celebrated its 37th annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival with colourful festivities and an impressive turnout. Known for marking the unofficial start of summer, the event drew over 10,000 attendees who braved the sizzling temperatures, reaching about 93 degrees. The highlight of the carnival was the 4.5-mile […]
Marcia Brown Productions is set to revive the much-acclaimed play “I Need to Know My Father” this Father’s Day weekend, continuing a tradition that has captivated Toronto audiences for over 20 years. The play, penned and directed by Marcia Brown herself, intertwines drama and comedy to deliver a powerful narrative about family, classism, and forgiveness. […]
Haiti finds itself in the throes of political turmoil as a nine-member council overseeing the country’s transition selects Garry Conille as its next prime minister. This decision, announced on Tuesday, unfolds against a backdrop of escalating gang violence gripping much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille’s return to the role of prime minister is not unprecedented. […]
Residents of Gardj Sugdub, an island off Panama’s Caribbean coast, are facing an unprecedented upheaval as their home succumbs to rising sea levels. With a history dating back two centuries and housing around 300 families, the Gunas of Gardi Sugdub are being compelled to abandon their island life and businesses and relocate to the mainland […]
Bethesda, Md. (June 3, 2024) – Round House Theatre concludes its 2023-2024 Season with the much-anticipated revival of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Topdog/Underdog. This celebrated American classic, written by Suzan-Lori Parks and directed by Jamil Jude, opens tonight, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience. Topdog/Underdog delves into the tumultuous lives of brothers Lincoln […]
Canadian hammer thrower Camryn Rogers set a Diamond League record on Saturday with a 77.76-meter throw at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The reigning world champion finished ahead of American competitors DeAnna Price and Brooke Andersen. Price secured second place with a throw of 76.74 meters, while Andersen took third with a toss of […]
By Stephen Weir Two prominent Mas Bands, Fantazia and Lavway will join forces this Sunday for a unique Children’s Band Launch in Scarborough. The event, titled “First Eva Collaboration,” will take place at 280 Consumer Road, Unit 418, in North York on June 2nd. This free event is a groundbreaking collaboration as both bands prepare […]
By Stephen Weir Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada is the closest thing to Royality in Canada except maybe for Drake. So it’s with some pomp and circumstance that she paid a visit to the Famous PEOPLE Players, in Etobicoke o Tuesday afternoon. Arriving at the Evans Avenue dinner theatre, […]
