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. [...]
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, [...]
My purpose in life is the continuous pursuit of greater knowledge and enlightenment. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” When [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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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. [...]
