By Lincoln DePradine It’s a tradition as old as the Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC), which was founded in 1951 as the Canadian Negro Women’s Association (CANEWA). The tradition is the awarding of academic scholarships to help Black kids pursue post-secondary studies. “The awarding of scholarships was one of the main reasons for […]
The third annual Impact Awards will be held at the Memorial Hall in Toronto on Sunday October 19. Ten persons will be presented with awards at this year’s event. The Caribbean Camera and the Black Indigenous Business Development Association (BIBDA) have organized the Impact Awards to celebrate the achievement of outstanding Caribbean people. Among this […]
As Ontario schools begin the 2024-25 academic year, new regulations are being enforced to reduce smartphone distractions in classrooms. The province has enacted a comprehensive ban on cellphone use in schools to address concerns about the negative impact of smartphones on students’ mental health and academic performance. Under the new rules, students in kindergarten through […]
The Impact Awards, which celebrates the achievements of individuals from the Caribbean and Black communities, has found a new home after facing an uncertain future due to the sudden closure of the Ontario Science Centre. This year’s event will be held at the Burgundy Room in the Memorial Hall, located at 5110 Yonge Street in […]
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, co-founders of The Black Academy, have announced the first two recipients of the 2024 Legacy Awards. Weyni Mengesha, Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre, will receive the Trailblazer Award, while rap legend Kardinal Offishall will be honored with the Icon Award. The third edition of The Legacy Awards will air live […]
By Stephen Weir When school started this week in Scarborough, there was a certain musical magic around three junior schools that was not there back in June when school went on summer vacation. Alexander Stirling Public School, George Peck Public School, and John McCrae Public School have come into some unexpected money this week for […]
By Leo Gilling In a recent social media statement, I drew a parallel between Stacy Clarke, the Superintendent of Toronto Police recently sanctioned for misconduct, and the national heroes of her homeland, Jamaica, Paul Bogle, and Sam Sharpe. I did so for valid reasons, as the recent issues involving Stacy reflect the journey of […]
By Yolanda Marshall Now that the kids are back in school and the fall season is approaching, here are a few new novels to cozy up with. A Good Indian Girl: A Novel Written by Mansi Shah “From a Canadian-born, LA-based author, a fun, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel that is One Italian Summer meets Balli […]
What was supposed to be a new beginning for 15-year-old Mario Giddings turned into a devastating tragedy for his family and community. Giddings, a student at Weston Collegiate Institute, was preparing to begin Grade 11 on Tuesday. Instead, those who knew and loved him are now mourning his untimely death after he was fatally shot […]
By Kojo On the final day of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), we had the opportunity to catch up with Thomas Saras, the long-serving president of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC). For many years, Saras and the organization have been a fixture at the CNE for 37 of those years, […]
