BLACKS IN THE NEWS
100 ABC Women Shines A Well-Deserved Spotlight On Black Canadian Women
Tuesday, 17 January 2017 05:19 Written by Sharee Williams
With Canada celebrating its 150th anniversary, the release of recently published book, “100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women” is perfect for the occasion.
The City of Toronto and OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) have joined forces to launch a public education campaign to raise awareness about the persistence of Anti-Black racism socially, politically and economically.
We lost a legend earlier this month. Stanley Grizzle died in Toronto on November 12 2016 at age 98. Here's what you should know about him.
Van Jones Warns "Hate Wave" Can Happen In Canada
Wednesday, 23 November 2016 19:17 Written by Teneile Warren
"Voters over donors! Hurt people holler. Sometimes it sounds like Black Lives Matter. Sometimes it sounds like Bernie Sanders. Sometimes it sounds like Donald Trump. But they are hurting and we need to listen to them."
Mom Reads 500 Books With Daughter In One Year
Tuesday, 22 November 2016 08:04 Written by Camille Dundas
Here's an alarming statistic: did you know that nearly half of Canadians are semi-literate? 42% of our population has low literacy skills and by 2031, more than 15 million Canadian adults will join that group.
First Black Woman From Nova Scotia Appointed To Senate
Thursday, 27 October 2016 18:11 Written by Administrator
Wanda Thomas Bernard, a professor at Dalhousie’s School of Social Work, has been named to the Senate of Canada.
PRESS RELEASE: Four Brown Girls, a non-for-profit organization based in Montreal, presents their third edition of ‘Brown Beauties Brunching’ in Toronto on November 6th 2016 entitled “Melanin on the Runway”.
First Black Dean of A Faculty of Design Appointed at OCAD
Sunday, 02 October 2016 05:07 Written by Administrator
OCAD University has appointed Dr. Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall as Dean of the Faculty of Design, effective August 29, 2016. Reporting to the Vice-President, Academic & Provost, Tunstall will be responsible for the educational and research leadership, development and supervision of the Faculty of Design.
Why We're Celebrating Black History Every Day Of The Year
Wednesday, 14 September 2016 18:30 Written by Administrator
Canada’s #1 Black online magazine has launched a social media campaign called #BlackHistory365 highlighting Black historical figures, places and stories every single day of the year.
TIFF opens tonight and we thought you may be wondering what Black focused films are out there this year. Well look no further. Here's a quick guide. We'll have reviews of a few films in the coming week. Click on titles for more info!
Second Annual Be The Boss Event Happening Friday
Thursday, 11 August 2016 04:25 Written by Zabrina Dacres
Toronto non-profit Skills for Change is hosting its second annual Be the Boss event on Friday August 12, 2016.
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.
