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  Felix Nadeau This July 4th marks a new milestone for the NHL and the San Jose Sharks, who recently hired NHL veteran Mike Grier as the first Black...

Sandra Douglass Morgan becomes the first Black Woman full-time NFL General Manager. Hired for the new Las Vegas Raiders (historically known as the Los Angeles or Oakland Raiders) under...

The Nova Scotia-based No. 2 Construction Battalion, formed in 1916 sum 106 years ago, is held as the first Black army squad to fight in World War I. This...

The term African-American is overused and often inconsistent. Since the name Negro became obsolete sometime in the early 70s, the term African American rose to prominence when referring to...

Remembering Vivian V. Fonseca In loving memory of my mother Vivian, who passed away on July 12, 2003. Your memory will remain Deeply in our hearts forever. Love your...

After my previous article on food labels, I hope that I got you thinking and paying even more attention to the ingredients that are in your foods. I promised...

Earlier this month, the government of Canada announced its recognition of Black Canadian cowboy John Ware as a person of “national historical significance.” The announcement was made on June...

Remembering Uriah Jackson August 18, 1955 – July 1, 2017 My Angel how I miss you so. I think of you everyday The pain of losing you is always...

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...