The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora is dedicated to tackling the systemic barriers and racial disparities present in the Canadian education system. Its primary goal is to improve educational outcomes for Black students and other racialized community members by addressing the barriers that impede the achievement of their educational and career ambitions. […]
Jamaican Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Wes Hall is on the shortlist for the 2023 National Business Book Awards for his memoir No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot: My Rise from a Jamaican Plantation Shack to the Boardrooms of Bay Street. The $30,000 annual award recognizes the best business-related writing and research in Canada. The book titled […]
By Stephen Weir It’s a shocking Toronto sports story. Right now, the Toronto Argonauts are the top professional sports team in the Six, not the last year’s Raptors, not the pitiful TSN soccer club, and of course one is never sure about the Maple Leafs. As the Grey Cup game approaches, the Toronto Argonauts, who […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Canada Chapter recently held its highly anticipated first in-person general meeting, marking a significant milestone for the party’s supporters residing in Canada. During this gathering, Honourable Dickon Mitchell, the Prime Minister of Grenada and the Political Leader of the NDC, made an important announcement, inviting all Grenadians to return to […]
In what started as a 90-day summer program initiative, Zero Gun Violence in Toronto has come a long way in addressing the pressing issue of gun violence in the city. In an interview with Louis March, the founder of Zero Gun Violence, we gained insight into the organization’s journey, accomplishments, and vision for the future. […]
The Art Gallery of Burlington is hosting an exhibition of the work of Trinidadian visual artist Sybil Atteck. The exhibition which opened on October 20 last and runs until January 7, includes Atteck’s paintings, drawings, and archival materials ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s. Atteck who died in 1975, was a founder and […]
By Janet Grant The Afroglobal Excellence Awards gala, presented by Afroglobal Television, was recently held at the Meridian Arts Centre in Toronto. The annual event celebrates excellence among people of African descent and the theme of this year’s gala was “Rising Beyond Limits.” Sixteen honourees were selected from various fields, including education, health, media, arts, […]
A group of 12 dedicated members of the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 Equity Committee embarked on a humanitarian mission in Chapleton, Clarendon, Jamaica. They told the Caribbean Camera about the work involved in building a home for a less fortunate family in need in just two days. Last week, the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 Equity […]
Black students shone brightly at youth conference by Tanitia Munroe Research Coordinator – TDSB Angelika Bell Student Trustee TDSB “For Black students to feel safe and welcomed to advocate for themselves, educators and the school board need to reflect on what is being said and asked as well as listen.” Perri- Lee Doubusz-Bailey, Malvern Collegiate […]
Canada recently played host to a gathering of CARICOM leaders, as they convened for a summit focused on forging a “Strategic Partnership for a Resilient Future.” The summit, held in Ottawa, marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties between Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The primary objectives of this momentous gathering included the promotion […]
