We ought to honor Moms , because this is the first commandment that comes with a direct promise… Exodus 20:12. In the arena of philosophy, it is said that when God found it tough to protect the whole world, he made mothers. A mother is a beautiful gem in everyone’s life and cannot be replaced with anyone else. She is the one who took care of us in our childhood, encouraged us in our teenage years, and supported us in our hard times. Were you aware that the word “ mother” is derived from the Sanskrit word “maatri” which means …

During my childhood and post pubescence period I was no stranger to how often the term “light skinned” or “dark skinned” was used to identify, categorize or stereotype people based on skin tone. Almost on a daily basis I witnessed grown adults openly and repeatedly stating their skin preferences, along with the accompanying attributes or odium. The irony lay in the fact that the speakers and judges were also people of color. To the best of my recall, during my sojourn in Britain despite the subtle but really clever modification of British type racism, the issue of colorism was never …

Once again the issue regarding absence of diversity in the judiciary system has reared its ugly intractable head; this time with a call coming from one of its own Judge Daniel Dortelus, who is slated to retire on July 22. Such a request is in no way new, instead it has joined the waiting “wish list” of his legal confreres and concerned others. The history of the absence of diversity in the judiciary has long and far reaching tentacles, albeit steeped in racism. Diversity is an essential component of a fair and impartial judiciary, as courts should reflect the communities …

Permit me to be as pellucid as possible so that no misunderstanding or misapprehension arises. First I am in no way, shape or form trying to convert the tragedy in Ukraine to an issue about Black folks, It certainly is not. Nor am I endeavouring to negate the suffering that the people of Ukraine are enduring. I have already done my character assessment of Vladimir Putin, and that was long before this current invasion. Nevertheless, even in the midst of war and strife, it is obligatory for all people of goodwill to ensure that their fellow humans are treated fairly …

On March 8, the world celebrated the female gender in observance of International Women’s Day. It was an opportunity to spread awareness about women’s empowerment and gender parity. The celebration initially emerged from the labor movements in North America and Europe. The 2022 theme is Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”. However, it has become apparent that there is a widening gap between what is put forward and what it actually stands for. We need to look at the history behind the celebration, and how far Canada has come as a nation towards achieving the intended goal. International Women’s Day …

I hope daily that Black community leaders, so called, would eventually come to the realization, (one which I hold dearly) that no one is going to do for us what we must do for ourselves. Our leaders are our best hope in not only understanding the issues, but also to provide expert knowledge and wise guidance on how to proceed regarding the complex and structural challenges that impede our progress. We not only have the issues that are based on today’s circumstances but we also bring to the equation a plethora of historical problems that are equally damaging and continue …

Canada celebrates Black History Month in her own way, while Americans cry: “ Foul Play”. For the first time, in the second year of the pandemic, Black History Month in the U. S. A will be celebrated under new restrictions on diversity education imposed by some states. The restrictions under the pretense of banning the teaching of critical race theory, limits what can be discussed about America’s racial past. Would Canada soon follow suit as America gives Black History the boot? Not much, if anything, has been discussed in Canadian media regarding this unprecedented move to curtail the teaching of …

February, the month dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of Blacks is upon us and this year more than ever, we should think about the purpose Black History Month serves. Where Black history is concerned, Canada specializes in not knowing, thereby giving the conspiracy of ignorance, the force of law, requiring that we prioritize the emotional comfort of white people above truth. This year, rather than using the month to look at the past and saying how well we did, we could look at the future and say how much more do we have to fight. Will Blacks be better off …

Young males are losing touch with an integral element of true masculinity. It is now the general consensus that 2021 sucked, and I am not going to be a dissenter, nor put up an argument against such a statement, mostly because I have lost the ability to argue with anyone but myself, and the truth does augur liberation. However, before any questions are asked about how pleased I am about this acquired state of being, let us instead focus on the question that has from time immemorial occupied a starring role in the holiday play—New Year Resolutions. This year, thanks …

In this Xmas pandemic we should examine our roles as Innkeepers. The Christmas Story and its accounts of travelling Mary and Joseph, the angelic visits to shepherds tending flocks in the neighboring fields, all hinged on an incognizant political decision by Caesar Augustus to levy a tax. Notwithstanding, it is extremely easy to miss one saliently important message from the story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. As recorded in the Gospel of Luke, “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room …