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OAKLAND, Calif. — Nuvo Noir, a premier celebration of Black and Brown creativity across art, fashion, and technology, is gearing up to ring in the new year with a dynamic event at Oakland’s historic Geoffrey’s Inner Circle on December 31, 2024. The evening will feature jazz sensation Ayo Brame, along with a range of interactive […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaican reggae artist Blacspade, also known as Rasta Blacspade, is set to release his highly anticipated debut EP, I Love You, on November 27, 2024. Based in the United States, Blacspade has been making waves in the reggae scene since becoming a finalist in the 2023 International Reggae and Music Awards (I.R.A.M.A.) […]

Scarborough, ON – The vibrant literary spirit of Scarborough is set to shine as 19 young authors unveil their creative works in Whispers from the Story Tree, an anthology featuring original stories and artwork. The official book launch will take place on December 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Centennial College Event Center, located […]

With the geographical rotation of the next United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s position, now shifted to the Latin America and the Caribbean region, and calls growing loader for a female leader of the 78-year body, Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, is gaining traction. Over the past two years, many UN watchers, especially those […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Internationally renowned recording artist Bay-C has released a groundbreaking new track, Dancehall Queens, which celebrates the beauty, talent, and influence of female dancehall artists throughout the genre’s history. Known for his work as a member of the legendary group T.O.K. and as a solo artist, Bay-C brings a fresh perspective to dancehall […]

Toronto, ON — Over 500 creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals are set to converge for the 3rd Annual Imagine Summit on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Yorkdale Cineplex Theatre in Toronto. This transformative event, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, is dedicated to fostering mental wellness and professional development for individuals from BIPOC, […]

WHITBY, Ontario – Whitby Trustee Tracy Brown has been elected Chair of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) for the 2024-25 academic year. The announcement was made following the DDSB’s annual Organizational Board Meeting held on November 18, 2023. First elected as a Trustee in 2022, Brown is an advocate for inclusive education and student […]

Toronto, Canada – Sizzla Kalonji’s Black Woman & Child, a masterpiece that redefined reggae music, is once again available to fans with a limited-edition green vinyl release. This groundbreaking album, first released in 1997, solidified Sizzla as one of reggae’s most influential modern artists and marked a turning point in the genre’s history. Produced by […]

Toronto, Ontario – The Barbados Canada Association (BCA) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Independence Fundraising Gala, a festive celebration of Barbadian heritage, culture, and community impact, set for November 30, 2024, at the Scarborough Convention Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. This annual signature event, hosted under the patronage of the Consul General of Barbados, marks the […]

Toronto, Canada – Reggae icon Capleton’s newest single, “Never Stop Trying,” has officially been submitted for consideration in the Reggae Recording of the Year category for the 2025 JUNO Awards. The track is a dynamic collaboration, featuring rapper and executive producer Lucci Gabana, producer Marcus Kane, and a compelling verse from reggae artist Contractor. Together, […]