An Exploration of Black History Month in Canada

An Exploration of Black History Month in Canada

Every February, Canadians dedicate a month to celebrating the rich history and vibrant contributions of Black communities. While the...

WHAT IT MEANS TO ME

WHAT IT MEANS TO ME

  By: Gemma Raeburn-BaynesBlack History Month holds profound significance for me as a black woman deeply engaged in the...

Carnival Is…Mas…Movement…and Music!  Culminates in Carnival Exhibition on October 28!

Carnival Is…Mas…Movement…and Music! Culminates in Carnival Exhibition on October 28!

The West Can’s Caribbean Carnival Exhibition on October 28 at the Harold Greenspon Auditorium in Cote St Luc, Montreal,...

Empowering Black Excellence: GemStar Circle of Excellence Program for Montreal’s Grade 11 Scholars

Empowering Black Excellence: GemStar Circle of Excellence Program for Montreal’s Grade 11 Scholars

By: Gemma Raeburn-Baynes In a remarkable initiative to uplift the future leaders of our community, Playmas Montreal Cultural Association...

‘Mama Hawk’ properly feted for her 80th.

‘Mama Hawk’ properly feted for her 80th.

On Saturday, April 29, a cross-section of Montrealers joined by friends and family from away, gathered at Maison Le...

My Path: Connecting Academia to Community

My Path: Connecting Academia to Community

Dr. Tanya Matthews My research focuses on issues in the Black community, and my hope is that my findings...

Janice and her life of service to McGill and her community

Janice and her life of service to McGill and her community

Service continues to be central to Janice Farray’s life Of the close to 50 years that she has been...

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

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...

Laureates and events highlight BHM 2023

Laureates and events highlight BHM 2023

Michael Farkas president of the Black History Month Roundtable, which organizes and coordinates activities to mark the celebrations points...

BHM coin commemorates No. 2 Construction Battalion

BHM coin commemorates No. 2 Construction Battalion

The No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first all-Black military unit is being commemorated for Black History Month by Royal...