TMU professors call for culturally appropriate food programs as new research reveals Black Torontonians face food insecurity at 3.5 times the rate of white residents. TORONTO — As food insecurity worsens across Canada, Black Canadians remain the most affected, with researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) warning that traditional food aid programs are falling short—often […]

Marci Ien – Toronto’s Voice for Women, Youth, and Equity After securing re-election in the April 28, 2025 federal election, Marci Ien continues to serve as the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, one of the most diverse and historically significant ridings in the country. While not re-appointed to Cabinet in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s […]

The Gold Standard: South Africa’s Trailblazer Patrice Motsepe became South Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008, earning his fortune through mining—a sector once closed to Black entrepreneurs under apartheid. Today, his company, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), operates across the continent, producing gold, platinum, coal, and ferrous metals. Born in Soweto in 1962, Motsepe studied law […]

Residents gathered at Brampton City Hall to honour Guyana’s 59th Independence Day with cultural performances, community pride, and a historic flag-raising ceremony. BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton proudly hosted its inaugural Guyanese Independence Day celebration on Monday, May 26, 2025, at City Hall, in partnership with the West Indian Community Brampton. The event commemorated […]

SUNRISE, Florida  — In what is already being called one of the most unforgettable nights in recent dancehall history, DJ Reem of Champion Squad and Dutty Dex, known as the “Mayor of Miami,” delivered a crowd-hyping, high-energy set at the Vybz Kartel & Friends show held at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Performing […]