By Lincoln DePradine The provincial government is embarking on an “aggressive’’ outreach to hire young people for jobs opening up soon with Ontario Parks. “I’m here to tell you that we’ve got an opportunity for youth across the Province of Ontario this summer,’’ MPP David Piccini, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, told The Caribbean […]
By Lincoln DePradine Liberal Member of Parliament, Tony Van Bynen, has reiterated the Canadian government’s commitment to improving the lives of Black Canadians, who have been disadvantaged through centuries of anti-Black racism and discrimination. “Although progress has been made, there’s still much more to be done to make sure equal rights and to eradicate systemic […]
By Lincoln DePradine A multitude of events is held to commemorate the achievements of people of descent each year during Black History Month (BHM) in February. Michelle John, a Brampton firefighter, was looking for a unique idea to mark BHM 2023. She suggested to her colleagues, including her Division Chief Ravjot Chhatwal, having a “Dedicated […]
Throughout February, George Brown College celebrates Black Futures Month. We’re highlighting GBC graduates who make meaningful changes today with an eye on the future. George Brown College (GBC) fashion student Dominique Davis wants Black women to feel comfortable expressing themselves through clothing in any situation. Her brand and e-commerce store STYLEFINDS aims to provide options […]
Estranged from his family after serving four years in prison for armed robbery, Quincey had no one on the outside to help him pick up the pieces when he was released in 2020. No one, that is, except for Amanda Maxwell. “She was able to send me in the right direction,” says Quincey. Maxwell […]
How long it takes to piece together a collage is hard to pinpoint for London artist Tafadzwa Maposa. “It’s quite a process,” she said. It takes up to six hours to find images — and up to 10 hours to cut and arrange them together. But with scissors, glue and paper in hand, Maposa […]
When clashes between residents and police erupted onto the streets of Brixton in 1981, in the heart of London’s African-Caribbean community, the British press largely told one side of the story. The Brixton riots, as they became known, were primarily depicted as a challenge to the rule of law. The press emphasized criminal elements, characterizing […]
This month marks the 28th official Black History Month in Canada. The theme for this year is “Ours to Tell.” An excellent choice with “telling” the operative word. To us the word implies another in the theme. That word is “story”. There is a tendency to treat or think of storytelling as a practice belonging […]
Canada’s first Black Caribbean family-based reality show returns for its second season, premiering Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV. Encore presentations to air Sundays at 2 p.m. ET/PT on CTV2, beginning Feb. 12, with episodes also available on CTV.ca and the CTV app. “We’re so excited to be back on CTV after […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall It’s February, and many people across Canada take part in Black History Month events to celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians. Some people aren’t aware of the Black Canadians whose contributions shaped this nation. For many of us, Black history is celebrated 365 days a year. More so, Black history is […]
