By Carlton Joseph Last week, President Joe Biden delivered his state of the union address to the nation, to a divided congress, where Republicans control the House and Democrats control the Senate. Biden, started by acknowledging that Covid had shut down the country for two years but that since he took office the country, with […]
As part of the Black History Celebration initiatives, Pray for the Men Global (a division of Solid Rock Family Services) will host a virtual mental health awareness event, on February 23, 2023, 5:30PM – 7:00PM. Solid Rock Family Services, is a family services and child welfare organization offering holistic programs including counseling, coaching, training, and mentorship programs that help educate, heal, and transform individuals and their families. “Pray for the Men Global”, is a […]
There are currently 13 Black patients waiting for a match February Kicks of Campaign to Boost Black Donors in the Stem Cell Registry On Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 12 noon to 3PM at First Baptist Church, 101 Huron Street, Toronto, Donor Drive 4 Dorothy launches an ambitious campaign to swab 5,000 Black Canadians […]
Cites being single parent at Queen’s Park, travel and family Lindo says she did not make the decision lightly and there were a couple of reasons behind it, one of which was wanting and needing to be home with her family. The NDP member of the Ontario Legislature says the death of her father in […]
Toronto Mayor John Tory is calling for a national mental health summit. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tory said it’s time that the country’s mayors, premiers, ministers and the prime minister sit down “to discuss how we can better coordinate across governments to support Canadians living with mental health and substance addiction challenges.” “We […]
By Lincoln DePradine Age 40, by any measure, is still young. However, the president of The Walnut Foundation (TWF) – an educational and support group for Black men dealing with prostate health issues – is recommending prostate health checks for men by age 40. “My message to the men is get checked; get your sons […]
Students from two middle schools in Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood learned over two days this week what opportunities await them in high school and after graduation. The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement, an initiative of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), arranged for students from Brookview Middle School and Oakdale Park Middle […]
Hasani O’Gilvie, a Jamaica-born student of the University of Toronto, and his mother, Christine O’Gilvie, are suing three Toronto police officers for allegedly assaulting the student in August 2021 while he was on his way to school. The student and his mother are seeking $2.4-million in damages as well as $250,000 under the Family […]
Black community disagrees London’s police union says it’s time to bring back a program that places police officers in schools, but a parent and activist argues the move would be step back for London’s Black community. The London Police Association has posted an online petition arguing that the student resource officer (SRO) program should be reinstated. […]
When Dr. Leah Jones was completing her medical degree and residency training, she recalls she was often one of the only Black people in the room. The recently appointed Academic Director, Black Health, and family physician is hoping to change that for future students by creating a supportive, welcoming environment to work and learn. “I […]
