By Lincoln DePradine Early last November, Randy Reid was named general manager of CKFG-FM – also known as Flow 98.7 – that uses the tagline, “Where Black Music Lives’’. “We’ve had an exciting first two months,’’ Reid told The Caribbean Camera when asked about the management operations of the station, which is owned by CINA […]
Last October the Hamilton Police Services (HPC) published statistics showing that Black people were grossly over represented when it comes to police use of force. The statistics were being collected since 2020 under a Provincial government mandate. The intent was to expose any racial biases or stereotyping within police services. In December the HPS was […]
By Lincoln DePradine Professional basketball star R. J. Barrett is Canadian, so it’s not surprising that one of his heroes is Lincoln Alexander, who was Canada’s first federally elected Black Member of Parliament. “I’ve heard many great things about him,’’ Barrett, a member of the Toronto Raptors, told The Caribbean Camera, while attending an event […]
By Lincoln DePradine A municipal politician has pledged his support for an organization that’s begun offering programs – including counselling, mental health services, employment training, and mentoring and educational tutoring – mainly targeting youth residing in Scarborough. “Welcome to Scarborough; it’s an amazing neighbourhood. We’re delighted to have you here,’’ Michael Thompson, City of Toronto […]
By Anthony Joseph As the NHL’s Rogers All-Star weekend takes center stage in Toronto, it is essential to reflect on the progress and conversations that have shaped the League’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. One voice that has been instrumental in driving these discussions is Mark Fraser, the Director of Culture & Inclusion for the […]
Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, recently announced that it had successfully implanted its brain-computer interface into its first human patient. This groundbreaking technology aims to connect the human nervous system directly with computers, offering potential solutions for brain disorders, overcoming brain injuries, and various other applications. Let us explore the technology behind Neuralink, its […]
By Lincoln DePradine Black representation, according to university lecturer Jay Pitter, “absolutely matters’’. However, she insists that Black people ought not to settle for governments’ “symbolic gestures’’ that do not improve the living conditions of African-Canadians. “Changing a street name or putting in a memorial plaque would not enhance the material realities of Black people,’’ […]
As the International Decade for People of African Descent comes to an end, the City of Brampton is gearing up for a remarkable event that celebrates the contributions and achievements of individuals from the Black community. Titled “Honouring 100 Black Community Builders and Champions,” this event is a significant step towards recognizing, achieving justice, and […]
Guyana-born Black rights advocate Sheila Pitt was honoured last Saturday with a Community Builder Award by the United Way’s Eastern Ontario chapter. The presentation was made during Black History Ottawa’s launch at the National Gallery of Canada. Mrs. Pitt who served as president of the Guyana-Ottawa Association for two terms, is a founding member of […]
HaMafilms latest film “Deep Blue” has been accepted into the 32nd annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles. This is a major milestone for HaMafilms on their film festival circuit where at PAFF they will have screenings on the 12th and 17th of February. Canadian-Trinidadian actor Rhoma Spencer plays the Matriarch […]
