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Afro-Canadian tech innovator Curtis Carmichael enters a high-impact accelerator to scale shuriii, an AI-powered EdTech platform used in Canadian schools. TORONTO — In a powerful intersection of technology, education, and community impact, Curtis Carmichael, a Scarborough-raised EdTech innovator and advocate for Black youth, has been selected to join a prestigious accelerator program launched by NBA […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rising reggae artiste Moziyah is turning up the volume on his mission to inspire and uplift with the release of his latest single, “Cry for Love.” Already receiving heavy rotation on IRIE FM and SunCity FM, the track delivers a timely message calling for unity and compassion from a realistic point of […]

AMHERST, MA — A groundbreaking exhibition opened today at UMass Amherst that aims to reshape how children—and society at large—understand the history of slavery in North America. Titled Sowing History, Reaping Justice: Writing Children’s Books About Slavery in Canada and the US North, the show is the inaugural exhibition by Slavery North and features 18 […]

MIAMI, FL – Rising Haitian-American artist Stephanie Saint-Come is turning up the heat this spring with the upcoming release of “Pressure 2,” a dynamic remix featuring international dancehall heavyweight Charly Black. Set to drop on April 4, 2025 via 1416 Entertainment, the track is poised to energize airwaves and dance floors with its infectious rhythm […]

ATLANTA, GA – The vibrant pulse of the Caribbean is set to take centre stage in Atlanta this Memorial Day Weekend, as the 38th Annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival returns from May 23rd to 26th, 2025, promising a dynamic showcase of island culture, music, and unity. Organized by the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association (ACCBA), this […]

LONDON, UK — After an eight-year hiatus, dancehall titan Alkaline returned to the UK stage in triumphant fashion, delivering a powerhouse performance at a sold-out Wembley Arena for the debut UK staging of the New Rules Festival. Fans packed the legendary London venue, erupting into cheers as the “Champion Boy” stepped into the spotlight. Alkaline’s […]

TORONTO — Two powerful Black-led productions are electrifying audiences at Crow’s Theatre this spring, bringing raw emotion, complex identity, and unflinching honesty to the Toronto stage. A Strange Loop and Flex are not just shows—they’re cultural touchpoints for the Afro-Canadian community and anyone craving bold, unapologetic storytelling. Helmed by Artistic Director Chris Abraham, Crow’s Theatre […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dancehall personality Flippa Moggela, widely known as The Flossing King, is making waves once again—this time teaming up with top-tier Jamaican producer TJ Records on his latest single, ‘Oh Please’. The track, released Friday, April 18 via TJ Records and distributed by OneRPM, marks a bold return for Flippa as he continues […]

PORTMORE, Jamaica — With his name echoing through classrooms across the island, Blac-er is no longer just a local favorite — he’s a movement in the making. The Portmore-based dancehall artiste, born Donovan Blackwood, has been making major waves on the Fully Bright School Tour, where his performance of the viral single “Bun Him” — […]

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA — April 21, 2025A bold new chapter in Jamaican tourism is underway as LCH Development Limited partners with Ennismore and Accor, two of the biggest names in global hospitality, to launch luxury lifestyle hotel brands in Jamaica for the first time. This landmark collaboration will introduce two internationally recognized Ennismore brands to […]