BLACKS IN THE NEWS
Toronto Caribbean Carnival Draws One Million Spectators
Sunday, 31 July 2016 15:13 Written by Jeff D. King
16,000 revellers paraded down the Lakeshore in the 49th annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival Festival.
Masai Ujiri's Giants Of Africa Extends Basketball Mission To Six Countries
Saturday, 30 July 2016 09:36 Written by Administrator
TORONTO, ON (July 26, 2016) Masai Ujiri, President and General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, and President and Founder of Giants of Africa, announced today that Giants of Africa will be conducting camps in six countries across Africa this summer.
Inside Ontario's First Community Meeting On Systemic Racism
Saturday, 16 July 2016 12:32 Written by Neil Armstrong
Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Ontario government were lambasted at the first public community meeting on systemic racism, organized by the Anti-Racism Directorate, which was established by the government in February. There was also sharp criticism for Mayor John Tory, who was invited by Wynne and sat in the front row with her and other councillors, cabinet ministers, and school board trustees to listen to the concerns of the community.
Attendance at Afrofest was noticeably lower this year. It could have been that thousands of people were homing watching the Euro Cup finals or that there were half a dozen other festivals in Toronto happening on the same weekend.
(PRESS RELEASE) After premiering in June of 2011, little did Marcia Brown, founder and artistic director of Marcia Brown Productions (MBP) know that in 2016 I Need To Know My Father (written and directed by Brown) would still be running and in demand.
Thank you for making us #1. In the month of May 2016 alone we’ve had nearly 40,000 unique visitors.
Groundbreaking Program 'Black Women Film!' Happening Now In Toronto
Tuesday, 24 May 2016 14:50 Written by Claire Francis
40 of Canada’s top Black female filmmakers and media artists have united to form the Black Women Film! Leadership Program. The first of its kind program is now underway at the Tiff Bell Lightbox and Nia Centre for the Arts (May 21 - 31).
Mother Who Fell Off Trinidad Cliff Is Back Home, Church Raises More Funds For Recovery
Wednesday, 13 April 2016 17:49 Written by Stephanie Hinds
A Toronto mother of two has been airlifted back home after a horrific fall thanks to a crowd funding campaign.
Entrepreneurs Get Free Advice at Branded Youth Marketing Conference
Friday, 08 April 2016 00:32 Written by Camille Dundas
Branded Youth Marketing Conference is a one day opportunity where young entrepreneurs can get free advice from experts in different fields such as social media marketing, media pitching, business writing and press kit development.
Last Sunday, Jamaica National Building Society Canada gave out awards to the winners of its yearly Black History Month essay competition for youth.
Fresh Paint Studio and Café is the newest business to open its doors in the thriving neighbourhood of East Danforth.
Online Betting Companies Face Ongoing Legal Battle
Monday, 07 March 2016 13:12 Written by Blessing Gana
Sports fans have been following the legal saga involving DraftKings and FanDuel.
Toronto's first Black Diamond Ball on Friday was one of the hottest tickets in town.
