Big Soul Project celebrates Canada 150 with free concert
Sunday 9 July Lansdowne Park was awash with a sea of summer colours, as some two hundred fans gathered to watch Musical Director, Roxanne Goodman lead her Big Soul Project choir,...
Review: How Black Mothers Say I Love You
A scene from the play. Photo credit: Joseph Michael Another smash hit by Trey Anthony If grit is a word associated with Factory Theatre, there is no other play in...
Plaque unveiled to mark anniversary of Abdirahman Abdi’s death
Coun. Jeff Leiper, MPP John Fraser, faith leaders and Justice for Abdirahman Coalition spoke at Monday event By Matthew Kupfer, CBC News Posted: Jul 25, 2017 Abdirahman Abdi’s neighbours, as well as strangers...
Michael Arthur: Sell your home without a realtor
by Michael Arthur If you decided to sell your home by yourself, you should know the basics of the home selling process. I know it’s tempting to try to...
Robin Browne: All Eyez On Me – Review
All Eyez On Me – Review by Robin Browne The Tupac Shakur biopic, All Eyez On Me, though not perfect, deserves credit on a number of fronts, starting with the...
Report: Black people also targeted disproportionately by Edmonton Police
Indigenous women nearly 10 times more likely to be street checked by Edmonton police, new data shows By Andrea Huncar, CBC News Posted: Jun 27, 2017 Play Aboriginal women, black people ‘carded’ more...
Statistics Canada report: Hate crimes on the rise in Canada
Nearly half of all hate crimes reported in Canada in 2015 targeted victims based on race and religion Terra Ciolfe June 13, 2017 Imam Shazim Khan cleans up debris, on...
Justice Michael Tulloch to review rules around ‘carding’
Justice Michael Tulloch will examine whether new rules are being implemented ‘without bias or discrimination’ Appeal Court Justice Michael Tulloch is vowing to conduct the carding review with “objectivity and...
Okavango African Orchestra wins World Music album of the year at 2017 Juno awards
WORLD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2017 WINNER Okavango African Orchestra Okavango African Orchestra CATEGORY: World Music Album of the Year YEAR: 2017 LABEL: Independent Okavango African Orchestra Okavango African...
Yes, Canada, anti-black racism lives here – journalist Desmond Cole
The Skin We’re In – Intervening With the Police Journalist and activist Desmond Cole wants to talk about a difficult subject many here in Canada would rather not confront: anti-black racism. “There’s no...