A well deserved break for Dr. Alwin Spence

A well deserved break for Dr. Alwin Spence

After decades of sharing his thoughts, opinions and lessons learned with the community, Dr. Alwin Spence is taking a...

“Freedom Is a Constant Struggle” Fred Anderson Writes the Story He Couldn’t Leave Untold

“Freedom Is a Constant Struggle” Fred Anderson Writes the Story He Couldn’t Leave Untold

In a conversation with the CONTACT, that moved from Montreal’s Black media legacy to the backroads of Mississippi, author...

Laura Ramjit needs our support

Laura Ramjit needs our support

For more than 15 years, Laura Ramjit, of Trinbagonian heritage, has been a familiar and vibrant presence in the...

Harlem of the North: Exploring the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz

Harlem of the North: Exploring the Harlem Renaissance and Jazz

  The play ‘Harlem of the North’ is an original Black theatre production. It tells the story of a...

How Latoya Belfon Built LabWorks into a Home for Writers

How Latoya Belfon Built LabWorks into a Home for Writers

When Latoya Belfon sat down to write her first book in 2020, her only goal was to learn how...

Black Theatre Workshop Brings Our Place to the Stage

Black Theatre Workshop Brings Our Place to the Stage

This November, Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) returns to the Segal Centre for Performing Arts Studio with Our Place, a...

For Arlene Bryant, Local Politics Is About Presence, Not Power

For Arlene Bryant, Local Politics Is About Presence, Not Power

When Arlene Bryant walks through the streets of Châteauguay, people know her by name. They wave, smile, or stop...

Carlton Fashions Shines at Rip the Runway

Carlton Fashions Shines at Rip the Runway

For more than 30 years, Carlton Daley has been a familiar name in Montreal’s fashion scene. Born in Montego...

The Canadian Armed Forces formally apologizes

The Canadian Armed Forces formally apologizes

Kathy Grant In October 2025, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) formally apologized for its history of systemic racism. This...

Jamaica Association of Montreal Outlines and Coordinates Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts for Jamaica

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...