The West African Dance Workshop, led by the esteemed Masani St. Rose, was a vibrant celebration of culture and movement that mesmerized the Calgary community. Participants immersed themselves in the spirited and culturally rich art of West African dance, guided expertly by Masani St. Rose on a journey through history and tradition. Dressed in a […]
On a bright and sunny Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack, jockey Patrick Husbands once again demonstrated his prowess, taking two of the three races he competed in. The day marked a special milestone for Husbands as he celebrated 30 years of riding at the famed racetrack, and his performance left no doubt that he deserves a […]
By Yolanda T. Marshall Sons of the East Written by Ifeoma Chinwuba. “Sons of the East intricately lays bare the dark underbelly of polygamy in an Igbo family in southeastern Nigeria. Beyond the brazen show of material opulence through international businesses, importations, master-apprentice relationships, and grandeur titles, lurks the beast of jealousy, chauvinism, covetousness, sibling […]
By Lincoln DePradine Dr. Akwatu Khenti is well known as an unabashed proponent and advocate of Pan-Africanism and pride in African history and culture, as well as an advocate of Black collective self-reliance, unity and empowerment among Africans on the continent, in Canada and the rest of the Diaspora. Khenti, who has had a name […]
The year 2024 is witnessing a surge in travel with no signs of slowing down. According to Tripadvisor, 93% of North Americans are planning to maintain or increase their travel expenditures compared to last year. For nearly half of these travelers, international adventures are on the horizon, many of which will lead to the sun-drenched […]
Caribbean athletes showcased their prowess at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, with Bahamian 400m Olympic Champion Steven Gardiner and Jamaican long jump finalist Carey McLeod seizing victory in their respective events. McLeod, who had previously finished fourth at the Xiamen meet, demonstrated significant improvement to claim the top spot in the men’s long […]
In what has become one of the most talked-about conflicts in recent hip-hop history, Drake and Kendrick Lamar find themselves embroiled in a heated feud that may have recently taken a dangerous turn. Escalating to the point where law enforcement had to address it after a security guard was shot outside Drake’s Toronto residence. Their […]
I have previously written articles about the loss of permanent residence status due to misrepresentation. In today’s article, I will be discussing the broader topic of losing Canadian citizenship status under similar circumstances. Unfortunately, some naturalized Canadian citizens believe that they are immune from deportation and removal, but this is incorrect. What follows are some […]
The skies above Guyana saw a display of American military might on May 9th, as two Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet strike fighters conducted a flyover with the collaboration and approval of the Guyanese government. This display comes at a time when the small South American nation is embroiled in a heated border dispute with neighboring […]
By Lincoln DePradine Trinidadian-Canadian performer Henry “Cosmos’’ Gomez maintains a hectic schedule on the entertainment circuit, including the calypso fraternity. In this spring and summer season, he’ll be spearheading a series of activities as president of the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists (OCPA). “We have quite a few things happening,’’ Gomez, a former Calypso Monarch […]
