The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), a cornerstone of Canada’s advocacy for equity and opportunity within the Black community, faces significant scrutiny. Established in 1983 and celebrated for hosting the esteemed Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA now confronts allegations that threaten its impressive legacy. In late April 2023, Chandran Fernando, a business owner and […]
Distress and crisis centers play a vital role in Canada’s public health strategy for preventing suicide, offering immediate assistance and resources during critical moments. During Mental Health Week, the Federal government announced a $4.5 million investment to bolster the capabilities of 26 organizations providing distress line services across the country. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental […]
At gathering in Brampton, the Canadian cricket team proudly showcased the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy Tour, fueling excitement and national pride just two weeks ahead of the highly anticipated tournament. This global cricket event, co-hosted by the United States and West Indies, is set to commence on June 2, 2024. The trophy’s arrival […]
By Lincoln DePradine Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who visited Toronto in February, is returning to Canada, where he’ll meet with Grenadian nationals and update them on the work on his government that will be celebrating two years in office next month. The prime minister, and leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party, is […]
Ottawa-based writer Kai Thomas has garnered a spot on the shortlist for the coveted 2024 Walter Scott Prize with his novel “In The Upper Country”. The well regarded annual award, which comes with a prize of £25,000 ($42,963.17 Cdn), honors the finest historical fiction published in English from the previous year. Thomas’s novel delves into […]
MAP, Canada’s foremost health equity research center, is entering the third year of its ‘Close the Gap’ campaign aimed at addressing inequities in Canada’s healthcare system; thanks to the support of Staples Canada. This initiative sheds light on the real health challenges faced by marginalized communities across the country and endeavors to eliminate critical gaps […]
By Neil Armstrong Photo by Michael Cooper Renowned soprano Sondra Radvanovsky’s title role in the opera, “Medea,” by Luigi Cherubini, is a tour de force which begs the question — how does she manage to sustain the demands on her voice for so long on stage — almost the entire opera? The singer’s role is […]
In a recent development with far-reaching implications, the Jamaican government has been directed to reimburse Vybz Kartel and his fellow co-accused for the legal expenses they incurred during their recent appeal to the United Kingdom Privy Council. The incarcerated dancehall artist, along with Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, had their life sentences […]
Thirty prominent leaders from Edmonton’s Black community have joined forces to address the city’s administration regarding what they perceive as a stagnant approach to the Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. In a collective letter endorsed by 28 representatives from Edmonton’s African and Caribbean communities, they accuse city officials of neglecting the plan since its unanimous approval […]
Reggae singer Gramps Morgan has revealed details surrounding the unexpected death of his brother, Peetah Morgan, the lead vocalist of Morgan Heritage, who passed away two months ago. Speaking in an interview with Onstage’s Winford Williams at the Love and Harmony Cruise 2024, Gramps Morgan disclosed that Peetah Morgan succumbed to an exceptionally rare medical […]
