10 Years Later; Reflections on the BLM movement in Montreal.
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10 Years Later; Reflections on the BLM movement in Montreal.

Desirée Zagbai – LJI The death of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black man who police officer Darren Wilson fatally shot, sparked protests and riots in Ferguson Missouri. The demonstrations...

Egbert Gaye Honoured Posthumously by National Assembly
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Egbert Gaye Honoured Posthumously by National Assembly

The ripples from the life and legacy of Montreal Community Contact Founder and Managing Editor, Egbert Gaye, continue to be felt even after his passing on June 4th, 2023....

Massimadi Festival Kicks Off
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Massimadi Festival Kicks Off

Desirée Zagbai – LJI Montreal’s annual Afro-Queer Film & Arts Festival is launching its 16th edition with the theme of rebirth. Through this edition, the Massimadi Festival will use...

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...