Tabanca: When the Spirit Tells the Body Where It Belongs
Salutations Everyone! I hope you all are excited, because we can see evidence that spring is coming! If you did not read my last article, the long and the short is that I had a life-threatening blood clot in one of my veins, and now I am on anticoagulants. But I have some great news! […]
Funny By Nature Celebrates 9 Years of Comedy with Big Norm and Friends in Montreal
When it comes to comedy shows in Montreal’s Black community, one promoter stands out: Widma Jean Jacques, better known as Big Will. Since his college days in the late 1990s, Big Will has been producing entertainment events focused on delivering high quality shows at affordable prices, ensuring audiences of all backgrounds can enjoy top notch […]
Efforts to Acquire Name Places for Dan Philip, Noel Alexander & Oscar Peterson
On November 17th, 2025, representatives of more than a dozen community and diaspora organizations converged on the headquarters of the Ligue des Noir du Quebec on Decarie Boulevard in Montreal. The press conference was organized by Mr. Marvin Rotrand, Executive Director of United Against Hate Canada. The mission? To lobby the Mayoress of The City […]
Jamaica Association of Montreal Outlines and Coordinates Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts for Jamaica
Montreal, November 02, 2025 — In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on October 28, the Jamaica Association of Montreal (JAM) has launched a coordinated relief initiative to support affected communities across the island. In consultation with the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa, as well as other grassroots organizations and […]
Picture Perfect
Fall is here and the echoes of summer festivals and late night gatherings fade, what remains are the images that kept those moments alive. From packed festival’s, BBQ to buzzing night events, much of what f illed our social media feeds came through the eyes of photographers. They are the storytellers behind the lens, the […]
How Faith, Mentorship, and a Montreal Evangelist’s Resolve Became a Book
Evangelist Dejah Smart Moses calls herself “a shy girl with a servant’s heart.” Her first book, Becoming Her, debuts on August 1, 2025, shaped by years of ministry, mentoring and a steady faith she’s carried since childhood. “I was 11 when I got saved in Jamaica,” she said to the CONTACT. “I’ve not been perfect, […]
Riggo Suave Honored at Island Twist in Montreal — Next Stop: Carivibe Ottawa 2025
Montreal, July 1st, 2025 Canada Day in Montreal took on a special meaning this year as two of the city’s top promoters, NiteLife Ent and Production Sounds came together to present Island Twist, a celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and legacy. In the heart of the festivities, International DJ and crowd favourite Riggo Suave, also […]
‘Business Reference’ App Aimed at Connecting Black Entrepreneurs in Montreal
By Desirée Zagbai A new mobile app called the ‘Business Reference App’ is set to launch on May. 30, 2025, during a public event at Concordia University’s D3 Innovation Hub. The app is designed to simplify the process of supporting and discovering Black-owned businesses in Montreal. The app was developed by the web app agency, […]
For the Love of Theatre: Club Zed Taking the Lead to Highlight Black Voices
Get ready for the Second Annual Club Zed Playwrights Festival, hosted by the Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) from May 14-17, 2025! Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) is Canada’s longest running theatre company dedicated to the works of Black and diasporic communities. The company strives to create greater cross-cultural understanding by challenging its audience and the status […]
Does Donald Trump’s attack on DEI in America mean Death to Employment Initiatives in Canada
Canada and America. ——Borders Apart– Immigration at Heart During my senior years in high school, I developed a love for history. This is due in large measure to my late high school teacher, who was entertaining, encouraging and enlightening. As I began to learn about some of history’s greatest tragedies, I would sometimes wonder what […]