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2008

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find all 48 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Traces of the trade: A story from the deep north
Books
Staff Writer
2150

Traces of the trade: A story from the deep north

Homecoming pilgrimages back to Africa by black Americans whose ancestors were kidnapped into slavery from those shores, is not unusual. But that same kind of emotional and spiritual journey to Afric read more..
Cougars & Cubs: The Older Woman/Younger Man Phenomenon
Commentaries
Jane Musoke-Nteyafas
5954

Cougars & Cubs: The Older Woman/Younger Man Phenomenon

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry, Madonna and Guy Ritchie, Tameka and Usher, Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker, Tina Turner and Erwin Bach, Iva... read more..
The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Keeps Toronto Dancing
Arts
Meres J. Weche
3468

The Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble Keeps Toronto Dancing

As Toronto is still abuzz from last week-end’s mesmerising performances by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre marking their 50th anniversary, dance Immersion keeps us on our dancing toes with th read more..
Sex And The City: The Jennifer Hudson Interview
Movie Reviews
Staff Writer
2760

Sex And The City: The Jennifer Hudson Interview

Dazzling Dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson may have come a long way, baby, to where she is now, co-starring in Sex And The City: The Movie. But no matter how long or how many times this gifted songwriter, p read more..
Africa Must Produce or Perish
Commentaries
Staff Writer
2550

Africa Must Produce or Perish

Imagine that it is May 25, 2063, the 100th anniversary of Africa Day, a day for reflecting on Africa’s successes and failures. The newspaper headline announces, “Last Remaining Oilfield in West Afri read more..
The Black Daddies Club
Community
Meres J. Weche
4977

The Black Daddies Club

Randy Faris/Corbis We know from a mountain of comparative empirical research that when you have fathers absent from the lives of children it makes a fundamental difference. In fact, John J. Dilulio o... read more..
Reality Shows are not Reality!
Lifestyle
Staff Writer
2331

Reality Shows are not Reality!

Tetra Images/Corbis Did you catch the finale of the ‘Biggest Loser’? I caught the finale this past Tuesday and I was so proud of all the contestants who lost incredible amounts of weight (100+ pound... read more..
Sprockets: Tricks aren't Just for Kids
Movie Reviews
Staff Writer
2252

Sprockets: Tricks aren't Just for Kids

When I first heard about sprockets, I didn't really know what to think. It was a pretty low-key introduction. I met with my editor over brunch at Seven West. You know the spot around the corner from read more..
ReelWorld movie review: The Disciple
Movie Reviews
Staff Writer
2229

ReelWorld movie review: The Disciple

Something serious went down at this year’s Reel World Film Festival – the Canadian premiere of The Disciple. The 102 minute feature drama marks the directorial debut of British performer, Rodney Cha read more..
Book Review: Don't Blame It on Rio
Books
Kam Williams
3016

Book Review: Don't Blame It on Rio

The Real Deal Behind Why Men Go to Brazil for Sex “Black women were once at the center of black men’s lives, as wives, mothers, lovers and partners… However, in this generation, black women have be read more..
Djimon Hounsou Interview
Movie Reviews
Kam Williams
2612

Djimon Hounsou Interview

Djimon Announces Plans to Pop the Question Born in Cotonou, Benin on April 24, 1964, Djimon Gaston Hounsou emigrated from West Africa to Paris at the age of 13 with his brother Edmund. Homeless, th read more..
Making the Faith and Fitness Connection- Harmonic Health
Lifestyle
Staff Writer
2810

Making the Faith and Fitness Connection- Harmonic Health

“I believe that God made me for a purpose ... but He also made me fast and when I run, I feel His pleasure.” From the movie Chariots of Fire- Eric Liddell The faith and fitness connection is not an o... read more..
Rivers of Love: An Interview with d''bi.young.anitafrika
Books
Meres J. Weche
3750

Rivers of Love: An Interview with d''bi.young.anitafrika

d''bi.young.anitafrika is a force of nature within Toronto’s performing arts community. The winner of the 2007 Toronto Arts Council Foundation Emerging Artist award and multi-disciplinarian artist i read more..
African Footprint Comes to Toronto
Articles
4566

African Footprint Comes to Toronto

This week, the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts will host African Footprint – South Africa’s longest-running show, seen by over 250 million people. This diverse and dynamic group of 30 singers, d read more..
Theatre Review: Intimate Apparel
Arts
Meres J. Weche
2577

Theatre Review: Intimate Apparel

Since it’s opening over a week ago, Obsidian Theatre’s latest production, Intimate Apparel, by the gifted 43-year-old African-American playwright Lynn Nottage, has been an undisputed hit with both t read more..
Oscar Peterson: Simply the best
Music
Adele Ambrose
3443

Oscar Peterson: Simply the best

The memory of a legend lives on. Toronto, provided a send off worthy of a hero last Saturday, a send off forever etched in our psyche. As one of the thousands who lined up to pay tribute to Dr. Oscar ... read more..
The Evolution of Hip Hop Videos
Commentaries
Staff Writer
2251

The Evolution of Hip Hop Videos

No one can deny the overwhelming amount of media that surrounds us. It’s everywhere; from ads for soft drinks to ads for sneakers. And there is always some type of sexual content involved in most. A l... read more..
40 is the new 20!
Lifestyle
Staff Writer
2972

40 is the new 20!

Is it really all downhill from here?Hello 2008 and Hello big Four Oh! Yes, this is the year I turn 40 … if I were a pessimist that means my best years are already behind me. Check this out:   read more..
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