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Massimadi Festival Kicks Off

Massimadi Festival Kicks Off

Desirée Zagbai – LJI Montreal’s annual Afro-Queer Film & Arts Festival is launching its 16th edition with the theme of rebirth. Through this edition, the Massimadi Festival will use film and...

MIAMI CARNIAVL IS A GO AND HAPPY DIWALI

MIAMI CARNIAVL IS A GO AND HAPPY DIWALI

Did you feel the cold breeze early this morning when you stepped outside? Yes! Fall is here, which means changing weather in the north and hurricane season in the south. The...

Lydie Dubuisson’s directorial debut at Black Theatre Workshop

Lydie Dubuisson’s directorial debut at Black Theatre Workshop

By Desirée Zagbai Lydie Dubuisson lived next to Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) for three years without knowing it existed. After meeting an artist from BTW she worked her way into success...

SUMMER RECAP

SUMMER RECAP

Unfortunately summer is over, but here’s a recap of recent summer events. Vybz Kartel is finally free and planning a concert, Skinny Fabulous wins 4 Caribbean Music Awards and Montreal artist...

Lei, Queens Of Rock ‘n’ Roll & Sprirituality”

Lei, Queens Of Rock ‘n’ Roll & Sprirituality”

“Black women invented rock and roll!” – Those were the words of the gorgeous singer with the soulful eyes, born not too long ago in San Fernando, Trinidad. “Sister Rosetta Tharpe,...

Using Humour to Bring Healing:

Using Humour to Bring Healing:

Podcasts and the pandemic have become almost synonymous with many people feeling the need to share all their thoughts and experiences while in confinement.  But for Montrealer Lorraine Elizabeth Campbell, starting...

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10 Years Later; Reflections on the BLM movement in Montreal.
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10 Years Later; Reflections on the BLM movement in Montreal.

Desirée Zagbai – LJI The death of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black man who police officer Darren Wilson fatally shot, sparked protests and riots in Ferguson Missouri. The demonstrations became an...

Egbert Gaye Honoured Posthumously by National Assembly
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Egbert Gaye Honoured Posthumously by National Assembly

The ripples from the life and legacy of Montreal Community Contact Founder and Managing Editor, Egbert Gaye, continue to be felt even after his passing on June 4th, 2023. He pioneered...

Massimadi Festival Kicks Off
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Massimadi Festival Kicks Off

Desirée Zagbai – LJI Montreal’s annual Afro-Queer Film & Arts Festival is launching its 16th edition with the theme of rebirth. Through this edition, the Massimadi Festival will use film and...

Sharon Nelson targets English School Board Seat
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Sharon Nelson targets English School Board Seat

When speaking to Sharon Nelson, it is clear that a heart for community empowerment is her driving force. Her work as second Vice President of the Jamaica Association of Montreal has...

Reggae superstar Sanchez in town Nov 16
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Reggae superstar Sanchez in town Nov 16

Jamaican reggae singer Sanchez is set to captivate audiences in Montreal with a live concert on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at L’Olympia. Sanchez is one of the all-time favourite singer/performer who...

A Heartfelt Tribute to His Father
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A Heartfelt Tribute to His Father

When he started his musical journey over 30 years ago Mike S’obrian, commonly known as Stemz, didn’t know that it would be music that would help him navigate a period of...

YVONNE SAM; STEADFASTLY MAKING MOVES IN COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND LITERATURE
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YVONNE SAM; STEADFASTLY MAKING MOVES IN COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND LITERATURE

  Our Contact staff, contributors and alumni are constantly making ripples in society. It gives us great joy to celebrate our very own Yvonne Sam, who was recently honoured as part...

The Centre socioéducatif Lasallien launches the new the AWS Think Big Space
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The Centre socioéducatif Lasallien launches the new the AWS Think Big Space

Desirée Zagbai (Local Journalism Initiative) The Centre socioéducatif Lasallien has launched a new educational lab in the Saint-Michel neighbourhood with the support of Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS Think Big...

Quebec Court Confirms Systemic Racial Profiling by SPVM:  A Call for Government Accountability News

Quebec Court Confirms Systemic Racial Profiling by SPVM: A Call for Government Accountability

Joel DeBellefeuille Starting your day with some simple errands, you notice a police car a few cars back. Immediately, you begin going through the “familiar mental checklist”: Do I have any...

The Evolution of Curls Series
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The Evolution of Curls Series

Imagine if the natural hair movement had never existed—if we had always been told that our curls were beautiful just as they are. How different would our experiences have been? For...

MIAMI CARNIAVL IS A GO AND HAPPY DIWALI
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MIAMI CARNIAVL IS A GO AND HAPPY DIWALI

Did you feel the cold breeze early this morning when you stepped outside? Yes! Fall is here, which means changing weather in the north and hurricane season in the south. The...

West Island Black Community  Association Hosts Successful  ‘Tropical Nights’ Community Gala
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West Island Black Community Association Hosts Successful ‘Tropical Nights’ Community Gala

The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) held its annual “Tropical Nights” gala on September 21st in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The event celebrated the community’s achievements and raised funds for future generations. The...

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