Hampstead Harry talks to  “You People” Opinions

Hampstead Harry talks to “You People”

The Racism and Politics of Economics from the Horses mouth The barbershop was empty when Hampstead Harry came in, nobody asked him anything and he said, “I was in...

The FUEL of RADICALIZATION Opinions

The FUEL of RADICALIZATION

RACISM AND MARGINALIZATION As part of my research  for my Masters of Social Work  the  focus was on identity development among non-white Canadian adolescents, and I truly believed that...

STRIVE TO KEEP BLACK HISTORY ALIVE Opinions

STRIVE TO KEEP BLACK HISTORY ALIVE

As any other community-minded citizen, I have questions about the way some things are being run and the changes that we can collectively make to keep improving the community....

Three community members receive National Assembly Medals
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Three community members receive National Assembly Medals

Noel Alexander challenges the Quebec government to recognize issues face young English speaking Blacks Egbert Gaye Long-serving president of the Jamaican Association of Montreal, Noel Alexander, was among three...

NOT MUCH TO CELEBRATE Opinions

NOT MUCH TO CELEBRATE

Too many issues still linger… I am extremely happy that Black History Month is over, for the simple reason that there is no equivalent Jewish, Chinese, or white history...

Troubled by Black History Month Opinions

Troubled by Black History Month

Walking in harmony to make an impact God desires that all nationalities, colors and races live together in this world like a bunch of beautiful roses, creating a bouquet...

THE PAST IMPACTING OUR PRESENT Opinions

THE PAST IMPACTING OUR PRESENT

Black History Remnants… That Africa has the natural and human resources to transform her from beggar to giver is a moot point; there’s bountiful evidence to support that. It...

Making art mean something
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Making art mean something

Tanisha Afiya Mapp created this year’s BHM winning poster This year’s theme for Black History Month – Stand For Something – is one that resonates for artist Tanisha Afiya...

Lifting the curtain on blackface
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Lifting the curtain on blackface

As a reporter, my job is to stay neutral and report both sides of any given conflict or story. We are trained to seek out balance, and to deliver...

This our history Opinions

This our history

Crystal raised his hand and said he wanted to mention Harpo Productions, Oprah Winfrey’s organization. It takes two hours for Oprah’s people to put on her make up before...