By Yolanda T. Marshall Tonna Thomas is a Grenadian Canadian mother and author of “Beautiful Like My Heart.” She is a Registered Early Childhood Educator who revels in the joys of motherhood and adventures with her son. This is Tonna’s first book, told from the child’s perspective, as he invites readers into a […]
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 […]
By: Stephen Weir Not only is it the first weekend for Black History Month in Toronto, it will also be two days of first for dance fans. On February 3rd and 4th “America ‘s Cultural Ambassador to the World” the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre will kick off its 2023 North American tour with a trio […]
By Stephen Weir With Christmas 2022 now in our collective rear view mirror it is time to look ahead at some of the goings on at the 2023 Black Futures Month (Black History Month) celebrations at Harbourfront. Yesterday, the Camera talked to a spokesperson to get an update on the events Harbourfront will be presenting […]
Celebrating the principle of Kujichagulia – self-determination – on the second day of Kwanzaa, December 27, 2022. Students from Antigua shared heartfelt and timely stories from their anthology entitled “Love, Friendship & Betrayal” without missing a beat at the Blackhurst Cultural Centre. Under the direction and guidance of Dr. Howell, the director of Antigua Film […]
On Monday, Members of the Liberal Black Caucus held a roundtable with Black media from across the country to share details about new measures from the Fall Economic Statement that the government is taking to make life more affordable, including: – Permanently eliminating interest on Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans – Creating a […]
By Sukhram Ramkissoon A 41-year-old woman, who I will refer to as Norma (not her real name) is a citizen of a tiny island in the Caribbean measuring only 389 square kilometers and a population with slightly over 100,000 citizens. Norma was recently granted refugee protection in Canada as a person who was a victim […]
In the last 20 years, the word “start-up” has been synonymous with funding, especially within the tech space. This surge of funding has given rise to enterprises now referred to as “Unicorns” (having a minimum valuation of $1bn) and “Decagons” (having a valuation of $10bn and above). However, this surge seemed to almost exclude […]
Toronto City Council is heralding its latest election as an accomplishment of equity, diversity and inclusion, but a former city staffer wants Torontonians to remain critical of its government’s claims of success. Assistant professor at Toronto Metropolitan University Shana Almeida was the only racialized chief of staff working at city hall in the early 2000s. […]
The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) announced the Black Entrepreneur Loan Program, an inclusive lending program for Black entrepreneurs. Through the Black Entrepreneur Loan Program, Black entrepreneurs who have been unable to secure funding to-date through Canadian financial institutions, may be eligible to apply for loans in the range of $10,000 to $50,000. This new initiative […]
