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Brothas from the 6 is a group made up of black males born and raised in Toronto who aim to provide young men with positive images. Founder Jeff Martin teamed up with Kevin Johnson, David Wright, Haave Wright, Lorenzo Charlicombe, and Nicholas Barham. 

Tamara Gordon is a young lady who has been making a difference, a difference which has not gone unnoticed.

Using his military-style approach, this former marine provides diverse, high-risk youth with unconditional support and encouragement to feel and be successful. 

With racial tensions and police brutality dominating public conversation, many Black people have felt a renewed commitment to changing the narrative, but many of them don't have the resources do so. By voting!

It began as a meeting of great minds and Women United Network was born. This annual event created by three friends, Makini Smith, a realtor and CEO, Angel Deen of Angel Fit & Healthy, and Monique Prince, founder of Beauty Seekrets empowers business women to reach their full potential. 

Marcia Brown is an award-winning educator and executive director of the youth and community support group Trust 15.

Angelina Williams is the current chair of the Harry Jerome Awards. It is presented by the Black Business Professional Association and regarded as one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies within the Canadian Black community.

Stachen Frederick founded the BrAIDS for AIDS organization after feeling burdened by what she saw as an oppressive, imperialist method of addressing HIV/AIDS in the African/Caribbean community.

Men’s health is the buzzword for the second annual conference of The Walnut Foundation, happening Sept. 27 at the Ted Rogers School of Management, at Ryerson University.