All posts on 2020

Contact Staff Vycroy is quickly taking his place among Montreal’s leading Hip Hop/Rap artistes. Six years on the scene, he has successfully fused his love of the genre together with his groundings in Christian music into a sound that he hopes will inspire a new generation of music lovers. The way he sees it is that he loves to rap and feels a stirring in his soul to use that God-given talent to uplift and encourage people. For him, it’s a calling. And [his] spirituality is at the centre of it all. “My love for Jesus is at the center …

They’re still taking the slaves for granted as they peddle opportunistic political goods… [It’s true!] Oftentimes we hear the term Black people are not a monolith. Which is perhaps why in the black grouping some are fractious, ethnocentric, flag-waving nationalists, hence invariably malleable and easily manipulated.Generational evidence attest to, and continue to prove that. Hence our perennial disunity; divided we continue to fall, are falling… Our lack of cohesion continues to prove that we’re pliable, easily manipulated and pawned… Here’s evidence. I’m not a loyal CNN viewer by any stretch, but in my home CNN consumes a vast amount of …

Make rest and downtime a priority and I know that in time you’ll feel so much better…. Life can be extremely hectic with so many responsibilities and commitments. We spend a lot of time working and staying busy and there’s definitely a time for that, but it’s just as important to give our minds and our bodies a break. Everything in life requires balance. The body needs time to repair and to heal from the daily stressors that we place on it. Sleep is necessary for our physical and mental health and well-being. There are so many health benefits to …

The 2020 Trinidad & Tobago carnival season is done, but it has left us with lots of wonderful memories. As we get ready to fly back to Montreal with winter still lingering, Carnival tabanca will stay with us for a little time still. This time of the year, Montrealers are craving a “lil” taste of the 2020 carnival soca vibes. Fortunately, I’m looking forward to sharing and showcasing all the music and experiences that I’ve picked up during my time here in T&T, the mecca of all carnivals at my welcome back event “JUNIOR FETE” on Saturday, March 14. But …

Remember kindness It’s time to be grateful and remember what God has done for us. I realize that forgetfulness is a big problem. Some of us have long-term memory and some have short term memory, but these terms have nothing to do with being grateful. Make a choice today to be grateful and to remember to express that gratitude. God has done so many amazing things in our lives; some of the things can be explained while others are completely supernatural. God has used special people to bless your life, and to support you in times of difficulty. Some spouses …

Her immaculate calculations at NASA gave the precise trajectories that would let Apollo 11 land on the moon in 1969 Rosie Awori They say that behind every great man there’s a great woman. Some may add, a woman who is three steps ahead. Often, this is used in the context of power couples. But wielding a pencil and a love of numbers, Katherine Johnson, who died on February 24, was behind the success of great men in the world. As a result of her mathematical mind, she helped plot the successful flight of Alan B. Shepard Jr., who became the …

Priscilla Findlay and Guerschon Auguste: Gospel Meets Jazz Rosie Awori Fusing the sweet sounds of gospel and the groovy Jazz tunes can be expected in an extravaganza dubbed “Gospel meets Jazz.” It’s what two young Montrealers, Priscilla Findlay and Guerschon Auguste are promising to deliver in their upcoming show, what is expected to be an inspirational event in the city. The duo has been slowly making waves on the gospel circuit, locally and internationally. And with youth on their side they’re on course and moving in the right direction. Guerschon Auguste holds a degree in Jazz Interpretation from Université de …