Simona says “Thank You” in song
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Simona says “Thank You” in song

Another enlightened voice on the Gospel scene Egbert Gaye Simona McDonald will be the first to tell you that with music and church at the core of her existence...

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About the City’s Diversity Panel

Racism and the access to opportunities For decades, the Black community has been on the frontlines in an all-out war against the systemic racism practiced by various institutions in...

When illness strikes
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When illness strikes

Young family torn apart by a sudden and debilitating disease Egbert Gaye I take the children to see him as regularly as I can. The last time we were...

Viola Desmond 10-dollar bill unveiled
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Viola Desmond 10-dollar bill unveiled

New bill is vertical and Egbert Gaye After months of anticipation, the Viola Desmond $10 bill has finally been unveiled in Halifax, her hometown. The event took place on...

Move out the way
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Move out the way

Carnival 2018: Young stars take their place at the top Egbert Gaye Veteran calypsonian Austin “Super Blue” Lyons teamed up with Soca’s most seasoned superstar, Machel Montano, to make...

Crime and desperation now part of the mix in T&T
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Crime and desperation now part of the mix in T&T

Witnessing a culture shift  in the land of calypso, Soca, chutney and steelpan Egbert Gaye It’s not by chance that a significant chunk of Trinidadians gave little though about...

A Young Hand Leading a Timeless Organization
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A Young Hand Leading a Timeless Organization

Rachel Salmon takes the helm of Colored Women’s Club of Montreal, one of Canada’s longest standing organizations Egbert Gaye At 33-years-old, Rachel Salmon is mindful of the significance of...

Documenting the effects of Systemic Racism in Quebec
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Documenting the effects of Systemic Racism in Quebec

BCQ’s brief to the Quebec government chronicles a long history of marginalization of Blacks and other cultural communities Egbert Gaye The Black Coalition of Quebec (BCQ) has completed a...

Celebrating Black History
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Celebrating Black History

Is it still relevant? President of the Round Table says “Yes” Egbert Gaye On February 1, the gathering will be at City Hall to mark the launch of Black...

A walking tour of Union United’s history
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A walking tour of Union United’s history

Reverend Dr. Charles Humphrey Este, Dr. Oscar Peterson, President Nelson Mandela and Dr. Oliver Jones Egbert Gaye If you’re in the Little Burgundy neighborhood and happen to stroll by...