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Monthly Archive

2009

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 44 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Disney’s Princess Tiana is representing
Commentaries
AfroToronto Team

Disney’s Princess Tiana is representing

I love Disney. Who doesn’t? And like most little girls, I had visions of marrying royalty and becoming a princess. This, however, did not seem likely as there really weren’t any Black read more..
The Curl Ambassadors
Lifestyle
AfroToronto Team

The Curl Ambassadors

A couple of months back, my sister and I visited The Curl Ambassadors to get their illustrious curly-doo.  Now, my general policy is to allow only stylists who have firsthand experience with my read more..
Wise.Woman: An Interview with Rebecca Fisseha
Theatre
Meres J. Weche

Wise.Woman: An Interview with Rebecca Fisseha

How far would you go to find yourself? Ethiopian-born playwright Rebecca Fisseha asks us to explore this question in her first full-length play and main stage production, Wise.Woman, now showing at To... read more..
Theatre Review: The Color Purple
Theatre
Meres J. Weche

Theatre Review: The Color Purple

For nearly a month now, Toronto’s Canon Theatre has been the home of Oprah Winfrey & friends’ acclaimed stage production of “The Color Purple.” Adapted by playwright Marsha Norman from Alice Walke... read more..
Does rocking a fro make us more socially conscious than others?
Commentaries
AfroToronto Team

Does rocking a fro make us more socially conscious than others?

I recently watched a natural-haired sista vlog about how annoyed she is with the myth that having natural hair makes one more socially conscious than those who opt out of this. She made this vi read more..
Performing Diaspora 2009: A Celebration of African Heritage at York University
Arts and Entertainment
Meres J. Weche

Performing Diaspora 2009: A Celebration of African Heritage at York University

York University continues to celebrate Black History Month this week by hosting jazz legend Randy Weston on February 13th. Part of the series “Performing Diaspora,” which launched with a bang last wee... read more..
Interview with Alicia Vianga, owner of Premier Jour Lingerie
Lifestyle
AfroToronto Team

Interview with Alicia Vianga, owner of Premier Jour Lingerie

I love lingerie. I love lacy bras, sexy camis, and bustiers. Basically, I love all things lingerie that are cute and spiced with a little naughty! When I received an e-mail about Alicia Vianga—the ow... read more..
Film Review: Nurse.Fighter.Boy
Movie Reviews
Meres J. Weche

Film Review: Nurse.Fighter.Boy

Once in a while, you come across a Canadian film that makes you think: “Why do we need to flock to Hollywood when there is such talent and creativity right here at home?” First-time, Toronto-based&nbs... read more..
What would President Obama say to Canada?
Commentaries
AfroToronto Team

What would President Obama say to Canada?

If President Obama were to address Canadians on his upcoming visit, what might he say? On February 19th, US President Barack Obama is scheduled to make his first official state visit abroad—to Cana read more..
Curly Girl 101: Do you “no poo”?
Lifestyle
AfroToronto Team

Curly Girl 101: Do you “no poo”?

No, no, I’m not being fresh; I just wanted to enlighten you all with one of my newly discovered curly girl terms.  Chances are, if you are natural, you’ve heard the terms ‘no poo’ and ‘low poo. read more..
Interview with Ethiopian director Haile Gerima
Movies
Meres J. Weche

Interview with Ethiopian director Haile Gerima

As Black History Month starts today, Toronto welcomes Ethiopia’s preeminent filmmaker, Haile Gerima, at Bloor Cinema to kick off a special one-week run (Feb. 1-8) of his inspiring film, Teza. A winne... read more..
Will Canadians embrace and act in the spirit of our times?
Commentaries
AfroToronto Team

Will Canadians embrace and act in the spirit of our times?

If you are at all like me or the millions of other Canadians stricken with what several polls here are describing as Obama envy, then today has been a day of magic, longing, wonder and apprehension. S... read more..
My HoneyFig experience
Lifestyle
AfroToronto Team

My HoneyFig experience

One of the things that I’ve found rather challenging with wearing my hair in its natural style is where to shop for natural/curly girl-specific products in Toronto. Sure, you can always resort to purc... read more..
Why do I fro? My hair story
Commentaries
AfroToronto Team

Why do I fro? My hair story

This just in: the afro is making a comeback! Seriously, everywhere I turn, someone is rocking the fro. And not just amongst us sistas and brothas; it is crossing over cultural lines and solidif read more..
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