First of its kind SURVEY Investigates COVID-19 EFFECTS on us
Community News

First of its kind SURVEY Investigates COVID-19 EFFECTS on us

Rosie Awori (LJI) In its wake the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 waves left a string of furloughs, layoffs, pay cuts, long term illnesses and deaths. And studies within both Canada...

Marvin Rotrand retires from Municipal politics
Community News

Marvin Rotrand retires from Municipal politics

His was a consistent and loud voice on behalf of Montreal’s Black and Caribbean community at City Hall over the decades and ever present at almost every community event...

Kiddies Carnival goes virtual on June 26
Entertainment

Kiddies Carnival goes virtual on June 26

If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it and it starts with our kids who needs to know their Caribbean heritage. Our Caribbean heritage can...

Much needed Changes to Make Black Lives Matter effective
Opinions

Much needed Changes to Make Black Lives Matter effective

For the better part of five years, the Black Lives Matter Movement has been all the rage in the U.S. exuding both love and anger. This article isn’t an...

The true love of the father
Opinions

The true love of the father

As we are in the Father’s Day season, I can’t help but think about the abba father and what a good good father He is. He is truly a...

GOOD FATHERS STILL MATTER
Opinions

GOOD FATHERS STILL MATTER

On account of the pandemic impact of fatherlessness in our current society, Father’s Day is probably one of the less celebrated holidays. In actuality, most churches will sermonize a...

ZAMBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER KENNETH KAUNDA DIES
African News

ZAMBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER KENNETH KAUNDA DIES

Rosie Awori (LJI) Zambia’s former president, Kenneth Kaunda, the father of the country’s independence who ruled for 27 years died on Thursday June 17. He was 97. Kaunda had...

Actions Speak Louder
Opinions

Actions Speak Louder

I’ve had the privilege of speaking with many people who want to see change in their lives, but then they will confess that they are not willing or don’t...

Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund calls for applications
Community News

Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund calls for applications

The call for applications for the much-anticipated loans program for Black businesses and entrepreneurs is finally out. On Monday, May 31, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined a line-up of...

Roots and Home are important Montreal’s Teneisha Collins
Community News

Roots and Home are important Montreal’s Teneisha Collins

Rosie Awori (LJI) With her roots firmly planted in Montreal, Teneisha Collins is already making big strides as a screen, television, voice, and stage actress and is looking forward...