Young, Gifted and Rising in our Community

Young, Gifted and Rising in our Community

Marissa Ramnanan “Up, you mighty race. Accomplish what you will,”—Marcus Garvey. The WIBCA president Joan Lee opened the event...

Asia Mason’s THE TIES THAT BIND

Asia Mason’s THE TIES THAT BIND

Marissa Ramnanan     Walking into the exhibition space in Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges feels like a homecoming...

Papa Michigan lights up Jamaica Day and looks back on a pioneering career

Papa Michigan lights up Jamaica Day and looks back on a pioneering career

Montrealers turned out in full force on July 26th for Jamaica Day at Martin Luther King (Kent) Park, widely...

West-Can Gala 2025: A Night to Remember – Thank You, Community!

West-Can Gala 2025: A Night to Remember – Thank You, Community!

West-Can Folk Performing Company’s 2025 Gala on July 19th, was a vibrant celebration overflowing with memories, connections, rhythm, dance...

Kes the Band to Ignite the Montreal Jazz Festival with Caribbean Rhythms on July 4

Kes the Band to Ignite the Montreal Jazz Festival with Caribbean Rhythms on July 4

Montreal’s summer festival season is set to sizzle as Kes the Band—Trinidad and Tobago’s musical powerhouse takes the Rogers...

‘Business Reference’ App Aimed at Connecting Black Entrepreneurs in Montreal

‘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,...

For the Love of Theatre: Club Zed Taking the Lead to Highlight Black Voices

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...

Gloria Blizzard Brings “Black Cake, Turtle Soup” to Montreal

Gloria Blizzard Brings “Black Cake, Turtle Soup” to Montreal

Gloria Blizzard invites Montrealers to a deeply personal journey through entries detailing her travels in her award-winning essay collection,...

Capturing the Black community through the lens of Qauffee

Capturing the Black community through the lens of Qauffee

Montreal-based photographer,  Melrick A. Jean-Philippe also known as Qauffee, explores ways of capturing the Black community. His goal is...

FRANK BAYLIS IS READY TO LEAD THE LIBERALS

FRANK BAYLIS IS READY TO LEAD THE LIBERALS

With the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heating up, former MP, Frank Baylis is positioning himself as...