3rd place Wadia Forrester King’s Christian Collegiate Confidence. Determination. Perseverance. These words are the motto from the Coat of Arms of Lincoln Alexander and ideal descriptors of his character and life. Canada and the rest of the world mourned at the news of Lincoln Alexander’s death on October 19, 2012. As his body lay in […]
2nd place Zaena Harrison Bramalea Secondary School As a people, blacks have come so far but still have further to go. For instance, black women have endured much discrimination over the years but still manage to triumph despite the stigma society once placed upon them. Women like my seventh grade teacher, Ms. Nunes, and the […]
By Matthew Samuels Even before black loyalists were invited by the British government to establish settlements such as Birchtown in the Canadian Maritimes, blacks had been contributing to Canadian society. The rich histories of African and Caribbean Canadians have been intertwined with the history of Canada to form a culture that has been strengthened by […]
A Dominican Canadian author is launching her new illustrated children’s book at Chapter’s at Kennedy Commons on Saturday February 16 at 4:30 p.m. Mayma Raphael, who now lives in New York, said her book, I Love the Skin I’m In, “is an inspiring and empowering book for children of color especially Black children, and very […]
By Jasminee Sahoye He has received outstanding recognition for his contributions to society, the justice system and to the black community. Not only has he been recognized for legal work when he was appointed the first black judge to the Court of Appeal last year, but Justice Michael Tulloch is now being recognized by his […]
By Herman Silochan We are on our way to Canada That cold and distant land The dire effects of slavery We can no longer stand!” How often do you get the opportunity to sit with four hundred Grade 5-7 boisterous students to take in a one hour stage play? In retrospect, I appreciated the experience […]
By Gerald V. Paul Queen’s Park: Michael Coteau, who has Grenadian roots is the newly minted Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Couteau is now the lone black face in the new Ontario Cabinet of Premier Kathleen Wynne, as former dedicated Minister Margarett Best was not given the opportunity to be part of the new […]
The island of Grenada saw its flag flying high over Toronto City Hall last week as members of the Diaspora marked the country’s 39th anniversary of Independence with a series of events in the city. Here, members of the Caribbean Consular Corps pose with Grenadian Consul General Jenny Gumbs at the flag as it flies […]
By Len Chan The Reel Fun Film Festival in Calgary was pleased to be the North American Host for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Disney’s popular movie “Cool Runnings” Filmed in 1993 with the late John Candy. The film was based on the Jamaican Bobsled Team in the Calgary 88 Winter Olympics. When the team […]
While Black History Month is usually a time for reflection on the legacies left behind by our ancestors in this country, at The Camera we think it is also a time to look ahead at legacies being created today. This is why, this month, we will focus on positive stories from within our community where […]
