Roe v Wade
Like many people in North America this week, my heart was broken at the announcement that the US Supreme Court had overturned Roe vs. Wade. Although we knew that this was likely to happen from [...]
Black History Month
As we make our way into Black History Month, we have the opportunity to look back at both the accomplishments of the Black community and also how people of color have been treated over the years. [...]
When They See Us. When WE See Us.
The series @whentheyseeus still resonates with me deeply. So much in this brilliant story of the #exonerated5 told by Ava Duvarnay @ava. For me, other than the injustice of the legal system, [...]
Black History Month Reflection
Black History is a time to reflect on the brilliance and accomplishments of our ancestors. It’s only though an understanding of the past that we can take strength from the journey, [...]
Remembering the Women as Jamaica Dominates the 100 Meter Sprint
Last night I was invited to the Jamaican Canadian Association to watch Usain Bolt race at the Rio Olympics. As most of you know, he won his third gold medal in a row in the 100 meter dash, [...]
Building New Brands to Fight Racism and Violence
The ongoing race issues in the US surrounding the recent shootings by US police officers of African-American individuals have dominated the news over the past week, and resulted in protests, [...]
Choosing to Show Up
I’m going to be brutally honest right now: I don’t feel like writing a blog post. I feel like relaxing on the porch with a glass of wine and a few choice hors d’oeurves, and enjoying another [...]
The Making of a Brand
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It’s Time. Again.
When I first saw this cover four years ago it conjured up a lot of different emotions and feelings. Pride—that the seemingly impossible could come true, and we could have a black president. [...]