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...

By Desirée Zagbai Eating disorders within the Black community in Canada have been bubbling under for decades. Spoken about in hushed tones, it has been found that factors such as trauma,...

By Desirée Zagbai Atora Romain, owner of the hair salon Hairstyles Unrivaled, started her career as a hairstylist at eight years old. As a 14-year-old, she began braiding with a pen...

Rosie Awori The streets of Lachine and Ville St Pierre came alive this past weekend for a colourful last hurrah before the cold sets in. With an array of creative costumes...

Desirée Zagbai Black Canadians have significantly impacted the labour force in Canada. However, the increased Black unemployment rate limits their opportunities. Layla Michel, 20, a computer science student at Concordia University,...

I first knew Clarence Bayne (CB) only by sight, seeing him on the 102 or 105 bus just over 40 years ago. To me, he was Judy and Patrice’s father, the...

Montrealer, Sabi Hinkson has dedicated her life to pedagogy as a full-time public-school teacher and a PhD candidate she’s now keen to see more young people, especially minorities, in Science Technology,...

Two months ago, the Liberal Party nominated city councillor Laura Palestini as their candidate for the by-election in the Montreal riding of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun. The seat has been vacant since the resignation...

West-Can Folk Performing Company is excited to announce our participation as invited international guests in the annual Cultural Explosion event hosted by Belmont Freetown Cultural Arts & Folk Performing Company in...

A heart for meaningful community impact is the driving force behind Allison Grier Hull’s feeding initiative at her restaurant. Sister Allis as she is fondly referred to doesn’t see her restaurant...

Desirée Zagbai (Local Journalism Initiative) Glen Spence, owner of the Jamaican restaurant MTL Yardie in Côte-Saint-Luc, is finishing an order for a customer as I walk into the eatery. The customer...

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...