I’m BLACK and I’m proud

I’m BLACK and I’m proud

By Yolanda T. Marshall Being Black in Canada comes with many trials and tribulations. This is the shortest month of the year when organizations use the hashtag #BHM2024 before returning to their regular schedule. Black history is the knowledge everyone needs 365 days a year to combat the harmful persistence of white supremacy. I will […]

Trinis ready to ‘jam down de place’

Trinis ready to ‘jam down de place’

Editorial Listen to the editorial now. Our research couldn’t tell us when the word “Bacchanal” entered the Trinidad and Tobago lexicon, but there the word is used to describe any type of disorder: a fight, either physical or verbal; confusion, like a traffic jam; war; pestilence, and above all the upending of societal norms when […]

While the US and its Western allies fiddle, BRICS marches on

While the US and its Western allies fiddle, BRICS marches on

Listen to this article now By Carlton Joseph While the world focused on the destruction of Gaza and its people, Donald Trump’s bid to win the nomination to represent Republicans in the next U.S. Presidential election, war in Ukraine, and Biden’s relentless efforts to stop China’s economic rise (by imposing sanctions on high-end computer chips), […]

Celebrating Black History Month ‘The Better Way’ on TTC

Celebrating Black History Month ‘The Better Way’ on TTC

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) popularly known as ‘The Better Way’, has embarked on a special journey this February, and will celebrate Black History Month across its network. Under the  theme “Building on legacies: Celebrating Black excellence in Toronto,” the TTC is showcasing the work of eight remarkable local Black artists. Their art, scattered throughout […]

Guyana to serve on UN Security Council

Guyana to serve on UN Security Council

By Mr. Robert M. Persaud Foreign Secretary and Guyana’s High Representative for United Nations Security Council Affairs For the next two years Guyana will serve on the United Nations Security Council. The Security Council is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the governance of the world security order, including the maintenance of […]

Empowering young Black aspirants to the NHL

Empowering young Black aspirants to the NHL

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 […]

Bridging the gap between human beings and electronics

Bridging the gap between human beings and electronics

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 […]

Black Truths

Black Truths

By Yolanda Mrshall Dr. Sam Tita Fombang is the President/Senior Project Manager of Enrich Building Solutions and has authored several empowering books.  Dr Tita has made appearances on various important platforms in Canada and around the world where he provides valuable guidance as a Christian leader. “It was an honour to interview this intelligent writer.”  […]

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