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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

WE AIN’T GOING BACK! WE AIN’T GOING BACK!
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WE AIN’T GOING BACK! WE AIN’T GOING BACK!

  Dr. Alwin Spence Mrs. Ruby Smith was one of four Black teachers at a rural school in New Jersey. The school had a staff of eighteen teachers and...