yvonne-sam

The month of February comes right after January, bringing a rush of advertisements heralding Black History Month. All I can do is simply amalgamate nuances with gratitude that such...

have been doing some ongoing observations, which I will share, but with a warning that my manner of communication may be construed as being somewhat direct. However, understanding is...

Montreal first in Canada to formally recognize King’s contribution to society. King’s contribution to society. Come January 20, the third Monday of the month, Martin Luther King Day will...

May this Christmas bring us closer to the spirit of human understanding It is that time of the year when we’re inundated with Christmas special reruns, holiday cheer, remakes...

Yvonne Sam All levels of government need to protect the youth against the evils of e-cigarette use. Whoever said that vaping is harmless is merely blowing smoke. Electronic nicotine...

The absence of shopping manners especially during the festive season is truly calamitous. The holiday season is already on us, and strangely enough large department stores, shopping malls and...

In Mis-Education of the Negro, Carter Woodson, the father of Black History asserts, “Blacks sometimes choose their own leaders but unfortunately they are too often the wrong kind. WE...

Yvonne Sam A recent, detailed purveyance of students’ school report cards painted a glaring portrait of indifference and irresponsibility regarding the academic experiences of Black students in Quebec’s elementary...

The definition of colour has always been somewhat enigmatic, and in my opinion, nothing could be more misleading than the term, applicable to any person who is not “white.”...

Reports show ‘systemic biases’ when it comes to race within Montreal police There is a familiar French expression, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” which, when translated...