A dedicated group of volunteers, led by Vanessa Fells, is rallying efforts to rejuvenate the site of a once-thriving historic Black church in Yarmouth. The former Rose of Sharon Church, a significant landmark with roots tracing back to 1877, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Black community in the area. However, […]
In a solemn gesture of ack nowledgment and repentance, the United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom tendered an apology to Jamaica, the Caribbean, and Africa for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, a crime against humanity of unparalleled proportions. The apology, delivered during an ecumenical service themed “Reparation, A Journey Towards Repentance, Repair, […]
After a five-year hiatus, the highly anticipated return of the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival is set to mesmerize audiences against the stunning backdrop of Piscadera Bay. Kicking off on Thursday, August 29, this three-day extravaganza promises a triumphant revival of music and magic. Headlined by the likes of Mark Anthony, Nile Rodgers of CHIC […]
The Blackhurst Cultural Centre will welcome Mayor Olivia Chow and a new lease that signals the construction phase for the permanent home of the Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst Street at Bloor Street. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10 AM. The timing couldn’t be more significant, as this week marks […]
The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is presenting a stellar selection of seven National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produced and co-produced documentaries, including two world premieres, from April 25 to May 5 in Toronto. Among them is the world premiere of A Mother Apart by Oya Media Group and the NFB will take place on April […]
Last evening, the Black Business Professional Association (BBPA) hosted their annual Harry Jerome Awards at the Beanfield Centre in Toronto. The event was a cornerstone for those championing a strong Black community, drawing notable attendees such as Toronto Mayor Chow and Brampton Mayor Brown. Surrounded by approximately seven hundred proud members of the Black community. […]
New students must acquire 2nd language to graduate says UWI Vice-Chancellor at Toronto gala By Lincoln DePradine Language proficiency for students to graduate from the University of the West Indies (UWI) –irrespective of their program of study – now has been mandated by university administrators. UWI, in one of a few “very bold decisions’’, has […]
By Neil Armstrong April 27 marks the 70th anniversary of the 35-member delegation led by community icon, Barbados-born Donald Willard Moore which travelled to Ottawa to meet with the federal government about Canada’s restrictive immigration policy pertaining to “black British subjects.” Among the delegates were community stalwarts, Bromley Armstrong, Harry Gairey Sr., and Stanley Grizzle. […]
Toronto’s largest and most successful steel orchestra, Pan Fantasy, emerged the winner of the Arts for Youth Award, sponsored by the Toronto Arts Foundation. At a ceremony held during the Mayor’s Arts Lunch at Arcadian Court on April 16th, Wendy Jones, leader of Pan Fantasy, gracefully accepted the award and the $20,000 cheque that came […]
Editorial Electoral reform should be implemented now In the looming shadow of a potentially seismic electoral shift, it is imperative for both the federal Liberals and New Democrats to embrace a pragmatic approach. The time has come for them to urgently revisit the crucial issue of electoral reform before the next election in October 2025. […]
