By Yolanda Marshall This week I am sharing a few books by Canadian authors to add to your reading lists. Ace and the Misfits Written by Eddie Kawooya “Arriving in Canada, Ace finds himself living in a basement apartment, having to integrate into a new community where he is the “African.” Struggling with his grades […]
Marcel Stewart, the artistic director of B Current Performing Arts, is a man on a mission to unearth and celebrate the hidden gems of Black Canadian history. He says his project, “Reclaiming Black Canadian History,” is not just a passion but a vital endeavor to educate and inspire. Stewart’s journey began recently at a gala […]
Listen to this report now. By Carlton Joseph Few Americans -and probably Canadians -are aware that Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, is still being persecuted for publishing information exposing corporate and government wrongdoing. The US government has charged Assange with 16 counts under the Espionage Act of 1917 and one count of computer hacking.If convicted, […]
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) popularly known as ‘The Better Way’, has embarked on a special journey this February, and will celebrate Black History Month across its network. Under the theme “Building on legacies: Celebrating Black excellence in Toronto,” the TTC is showcasing the work of eight remarkable local Black artists. Their art, scattered throughout […]
Christmas could be a period of isolation for some people, including senior citizens, who may be homebound or nursing an illness. West Park Healthcare Centre, which has piloted a new Geriatric Rapid Rehab initiative, provides the elderly not just with physical help but also connects them with seniors’ programs. “My philosophy is everyone needs someone […]
Frances-Anne Solomon is an award-winning writer, producer, director and curator. She started her career at the BBC as a TV producer and executive producer. After moving to Canada, she founded the CaribbeanTales Media Group, which produces culturally-diverse film and television. Solomon directed “Claiming Space,” the eighth episode of the CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories, […]
An exclusive interview with the Caribbean Camera. Gregory Fergus speaks about his new role as Speaker of the House Meet Gregory Cristophe Fergus, Canada’s first Black Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus, 54, Member of Parliament for the riding of Hull-Aylmer since October 2015, was elected Speaker last September following the resignation of Anthony […]
A Burundian Christmas By Aline Nizigama Haguruka Burundian Women Association The Republic of Burundi is a small landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley at the junction of the African Great Lakes region and East Africa. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and southeast, and the Democratic Republic of […]
Sometimes it’s best to face Christmas than try to escape it By Fay Schopen Can you ever truly escape Christmas? In 2007, I discovered that you cannot, no matter how hard you try. I was living in New York, studying for a master’s degree. My boyfriend at the time, who lived in London, was flying […]
The actor, whose career spanned more than four decades in Hollywood, died in Los Angeles from pancreatic cancer Richard Roundtree, known for playing the suave lead role in the 1971 film Shaft died on Tuesday. Roundtree, 81, died in Los Angeles after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Patrick McMinn, Roundtree’s longtime manager reported. “His trailblazing […]