Thirty-eight years ago when Archdeacon James W. Bennett introduced himself to Montrealers on the pulpit of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Cote des Neiges, the Black and Caribbean community...

The story of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier as the first Black man to play in major league baseball, is not a new story. Neither...

Faybee’s at McKenzie Park on June 24 The Saint Jean Baptiste (Quebec’s national day) celebration is a day for many in our community to get outdoors and enjoy some...

Felix Nadeau The West Island Blues Festival is back. On July 9, the 18th annual edition of the event returns to the outdoors at Dollard des Ormeaux Park after...

… There I was at the beginning of this week sitting in front of the computer listening to talk radio, at the same time thinking and hoping to extract...

The gathering of relatives and friends at 8080 Newman Street in LaSalle on the evening of Saturday, June 4, was made even more special because they were there for...

Summer is here. Are you all set? This time around, I have an updated list of all the Montreal Carifiesta events plus a word on the big Army Fete....

By 1979, the music genre that was known as “disco” had reached rock bottom in more ways than one. “Disco Sucks” became the slogan of choice of those who...

Dear readers, I often talk about the power of prayer because frankly it is crucial and vital to our spiritual growth and health. However, there is also another powerful...

Do you need some encouragement today? We’ve all had times when we’ve needed a little encouragement. I want to encourage you this week not to give up! I want...