Patricia Scarlett’s Blinded by the Brass Ring is delightfully intriguing
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Patricia Scarlett’s Blinded by the Brass Ring is delightfully intriguing

Patricia Scarlett spent much of her professional life making things happen in the world of Canada’s film and television industry first as a high-achieving international sales executive at TV...

Two Montreal students receive RBC scholarships
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Two Montreal students receive RBC scholarships

Nompumelelo Moyo (LJI) Two Montreal students, Mathem Maluak and Mallory Lowe Mpoka made the cut for the RBC Future Launch Black Youth Scholarship worth $10 000 per year (for...

Based on stereotypes…
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Based on stereotypes…

On February 17, 2023, the Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP) announced that no charges would be laid in the death of Jean René Junior Olivier, who was...

Dr. Augustine served as The Messenger and The Message
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Dr. Augustine served as The Messenger and The Message

As the first Black woman to be elected to the Canadian parliament in 1993, the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine has had a lot of conversations about multiculturalism and diversity...

Medical Schools as Racialized Institutions
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Medical Schools as Racialized Institutions

Despite current data showing that physician diversity does improve patient care, and reduce health care disparities, the current demographics of the profession fail to reflect the population of Canada...

Fabienne Colas Foundation’s annual Fade to Black/ Fondu au noir festival returns for Black History Month
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Fabienne Colas Foundation’s annual Fade to Black/ Fondu au noir festival returns for Black History Month

Fabienne Colas has long established herself as a powerhouse in the arts and entertainment industry. It’s an easy designation for the woman who created and manages seven festivals in...

From the sidelines to the Frontlines: Black Nurses
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From the sidelines to the Frontlines: Black Nurses

“Racism is not a system that can be reformed. It must be dismantled” Canada has historically constructed its identity in opposition to the United States, taking pride in being...

Playwright Christine Rodriguez uses her experiences as a navigation instrument for teenagers
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Playwright Christine Rodriguez uses her experiences as a navigation instrument for teenagers

Immigration and identity politics are enduring issues in Quebec and all too familiar to Montreal playwright Christine Rodriguez who uses her recently published play to shine a light on...

Translating the Politics and Popular Culture of a Rebel Generation
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Translating the Politics and Popular Culture of a Rebel Generation

Quietly, and without much fanfare and bluster, Daniel McNeil is one of Canada’s most important Black intellectuals. Once an aspiring English footballer (soccer player), he instead chose academia. Having...

Caribbean man who changed Canada’s exclusionary immigration laws
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Caribbean man who changed Canada’s exclusionary immigration laws

Donald Willard Moore (1891-1994), was a community leader and civil rights activist who fought to change Canada’s exclusionary immigration laws. Donald Moore was born at Lodge Hill, St. Michael’s...