By Lincoln DePradine The legacy of world-renowned spoken word recording artist and author, Lillian Allen, is being further cemented in Canada, particularly Toronto, where she has been the city’s Poet Laureate. The Ontario Arts Council (OAC), in an attempt to “recognize and celebrate spoken word poetry’’, has announced the establishment of the “Lillian Allen Prize’’ […]
The Costume Creators Mas Band will be holding its 2024 band launch this Sunday night in Brampton. The band known for its beautiful costumes for both men and women, will be showing this year’s designs at the Mystic Resto & Lounge. It’s May 5th Showcase Band Launch is scheduled to run from 6pm to midnight, […]
This summer, Toronto will honor the legacy of a pioneering figure in its political history through a unique walking tour celebrating William Peyton Hubbard, the city’s first Black politician. Organized by East End resident Lanrick Bennett, the tour will trace the significant landmarks of Hubbard’s life from his former residence on Broadview Avenue to the […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed that the renowned Grammy-winning artist Sean Paul and soca sensation Kees Dieffenthaller will collaborate to produce the official anthem for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the West Indies and the US. With just under 50 days until the tournament kicks off […]
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, […]
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 […]
