2005

A Fresh Voice Emerges from the Diaspora: An interview with the Stori Ya Collective

November 01, 2005

Theatre

AfroToronto Team

A Fresh Voice Emerges from the Diaspora: An interview with the Stori Ya Collective

Stori Ya: Written By Joan M. Kivanda, Directed by ahdri zhina mandiela, Performed by Rhoma Spencer Toronto’s diverse cultural landscape is home to many artistic voices. One such voice is Joan ... read more..

HITCH IN T.O. - PART 5: The date about nothing

October 30, 2005

Commentaries

Undercover Brother

HITCH IN T.O. - PART 5: The date about nothing

So here we are, the fifth and final installment of the Hitch in T.O. series. Perhaps inevitably, I didn't fool everyone, and some people discovered my identity. But that's fine. There are still only read more..

October 29, 2005

Books

Meres J. Weche

The Ballad of Lee Cotton

A book review and interview with the author, Christopher Wilson “Black mother, black family, black church, black soul, black neighborhood. Everything black about him except his color.”- From the nove... read more..

October 26, 2005

Commentaries

AfroToronto Team

The more you know...

"Without education, you''re not going anywhere in this world." -- Malcolm X I was by no means a fan of high school, but I knew I had to go. I know many others who disliked it and eventually dro read more..

October 24, 2005

Commentaries

AfroToronto Team

The Real Toronto?

One of the many unfortunate burdens of being a visible minority is always to have to be aware of what the other members of your group are up to because sooner or later, you will run into one of thos read more..

Twins, culture and the writing process: An Interview with Helen Oyeyemi, author of The Icarus Girl

October 23, 2005

Books

AfroToronto Team

Twins, culture and the writing process: An Interview with Helen Oyeyemi, author of The Icarus Girl

“She was sitting inside the cupboard on the landing, where the towels and other linen were kept, saying quietly to herself, I am in the cupboard. She felt she needed to be saying this so that it would... read more..

Natural Hair to Be or Not to Be -The response

October 20, 2005

Commentaries

AfroToronto Team

Natural Hair to Be or Not to Be -The response

I feel for you, sista, I really do, but instead of painting yourself as a victim, you might like to stand in my size 8s for a minute. I love being black, and you won't find a person alive who can say... read more..

Writing Out of Necessity: An interview with actor and creator of Fish Eyes, Anita Majumdar

October 19, 2005

Theatre

Meres J. Weche

Writing Out of Necessity: An interview with actor and creator of Fish Eyes, Anita Majumdar

"Fish Eyes came out of total necessity. People are finally demanding to see themselves on stage. We want to identify with those people. We want our stories told on stage.” Fish Eyes is an entertai read more..

Saying Something New: The Roots light up the T-Dot

October 18, 2005

Music

Adele Ambrose

Saying Something New: The Roots light up the T-Dot

It has taken countless years of live shows, many critically acclaimed albums and a whole lot of powerful lyricism to make Def Jam’s latest addition, “The Roots,” a hip-hop staple. read more..

October 18, 2005

Lifestyle

AfroToronto Team

Confessions of a thrift store junkie

I recently learned that a co-worker of mine described me as a “very fashion-conscious girl.” I laughed at the absurdity of the statement. I consider myself to be the antithesis of a fashion-conscious ... read more..

Better Parts: A Hip, Sassy, Wordsmith Takes the Stage

October 17, 2005

Theatre

AfroToronto Team

Better Parts: A Hip, Sassy, Wordsmith Takes the Stage

An Interview with Nicole Stamp, writer, director, and performer of Better Parts >> Nicole Stamp in action. If you are looking for an entertaining night out, head over to The... read more..

On The Strength: CKLN's DJ OSUM talks to AfroToronto.com

October 16, 2005

Music

AfroToronto Team

On The Strength: CKLN's DJ OSUM talks to AfroToronto.com

DJ O.S.U.M is the co-host of On The Strength, a weekly radio program that airs on Thursday Nights from 2 AM to 6 AM on Ryerson University’s CKLN 88.1 FM. The show’s official description on the read more..

Natural Hair, to Be or Not to Be - Part II

October 13, 2005

Commentaries

Jane Musoke-Nteyafas

Natural Hair, to Be or Not to Be - Part II

It is easy to point fingers and dismiss the artificiality of a discussion on hair. One has to, however, understand that this issue has a long history and is very much related to the negativity assoc read more..

October 11, 2005

Community

Jane Musoke-Nteyafas

Toronto's New Echo

Toronto is, without a doubt, one of the world’s most exceptional metropolises. It is the only city in the entire world that allows its citizens to retain elements of their individual identities whil read more..

October 11, 2005

Theatre

AfroToronto Team

Review: Pusha Man

“No mellow ... let it burn. This is the source of all strength!” Passe Muraille Theatre is currently hosting, until November 27th, a remarkably eclectic series of nine plays followed by a weekly mus... read more..

October 08, 2005

Theatre

AfroToronto Team

Born Ready: A review by Pamella Bailey

Directed by Philip Akin and Written by Joseph Pierre “It’s the black man’s hustle…You have to keep pushing. But sometimes you don’t want to push anymore” In a darkened theatre, s... read more..

October 06, 2005

Commentaries

Jane Musoke-Nteyafas

Natural Hair, to Be or Not to Be

I find it beguiling that something God created, so beautifully created, could be considered a highly volatile and controversial topic. But to many black women, broaching the topic of natural hair ca read more..

October 02, 2005

Lifestyle

AfroToronto Team

Feeling like a woman

“Many women today feel a sadness we cannot name. Though we accomplish much of what we set out to do, we sense that something is missing in our lives, and we fruitlessly search out there for the answer... read more..

HITCH IN T.O. - PART 4: The Politics of Black Love

September 29, 2005

Commentaries

Undercover Brother

HITCH IN T.O. - PART 4: The Politics of Black Love

As you may recall, one of my original goals in going undercover at the Nubian Connections event was to gauge the "state of the union" of Black love. During my pre-mission briefing with the two charm read more..

People of the light: Tumi & The Volume bring Johannesburg to Harbourfront

September 29, 2005

Music

AfroToronto Team

People of the light: Tumi & The Volume bring Johannesburg to Harbourfront

“The New South Africa”—we’ve heard the term so many times that it is becoming a cliché. Regardless of the brazen oversimplification attached to it, it reflects something positive and hopeful brewing read more..

"TAKING PLACE": Toronto artist Sandra Brewster tackles media images

September 25, 2005

Visual Arts

AfroToronto Team

"TAKING PLACE": Toronto artist Sandra Brewster tackles media images

What is the Black Community? Is it a monolithic set of people of African descent? Or is it a grouping of individuals who happen to be racially and culturally related? Should it even be read more..

September 22, 2005

Arts and Entertainment

Meres J. Weche

Umoja's Triumphant Return

Toronto officially welcomed back the spectacular South African song and dance musical UMOJA last night at the Elgin Theatre. The magical sounds of the spirit of togetherness engulfed Yonge Street earl... read more..

September 21, 2005

Theatre

Meres J. Weche

Oleanna

Hart House Theatre is one of those too-little-known jewels in Toronto''s arts scene. It's hard to tell until you actually walk down that dungeon-like path in the basement of Hart House that this build... read more..

Rising Star: Actor Richard Stewart talks to AfroToronto.com

September 21, 2005

Theatre

AfroToronto Team

Rising Star: Actor Richard Stewart talks to AfroToronto.com

“There needs to be a re-emergence of the black male voice in theatrebecause, at this time, it is mainly dominated by females.” --Richard Stewart Richard Stewart is a rising star in Toronto’s ac... read more..

Everything but the burden: An interview with author and cultural theorist Greg Tate

September 20, 2005

Books

AfroToronto Team

Everything but the burden: An interview with author and cultural theorist Greg Tate

A cultural critic for The Village Voice, GREG TATE is also the author of Flyboy in the Buttermilk and contributes regularly to U.S. national publications such as Rolling Stone, VIBE, and the New York ... read more..

September 18, 2005

Arts and Entertainment

AfroToronto Team

UMOJA: The spirit of togetherness

An interview with Todd Twala, artistic director “UMOJA is about celebrating South African music and dance. For many years, we were oppressed in our country. Finally, we are free now. The... read more..

September 15, 2005

Commentaries

Undercover Brother

HITCH IN T.O. - PART 3: My Charlotte

One down, many more to go. After wiping the beads of sweat from my first "interview," I felt a little bit more relaxed. I had just been saved by the bell, and instead of seeing the glass half-empty read more..

BBPA Town Hall meeting tackles gun violence

September 14, 2005

Community

AfroToronto Team

BBPA Town Hall meeting tackles gun violence

The Black Business & Professional Association’s monthly gathering drew more than its usual crowd yesterday at the Holiday Inn on King Street. Given the huge number of community members who i read more..

H.E.R Story: The joys and pains of the female Emcee - Part I

September 13, 2005

Music

Adele Ambrose

H.E.R Story: The joys and pains of the female Emcee - Part I

Toronto Emcee Eternia - photo courtesy of www.eternia.ca Imagine a love affair or perhaps a fatal attraction, one filled with sacrifice, struggle and adoration; the reward is bitterswee read more..

THE PHILOSOPHER OF THE HIP HOP GENERATION: Author Bakari Kitwana talks to AfroToronto.com

September 11, 2005

Books

AfroToronto Team

THE PHILOSOPHER OF THE HIP HOP GENERATION: Author Bakari Kitwana talks to AfroToronto.com

Why do white kids love Hip Hop? Many have asked the question, perhaps not openly, for fear of being labelled or being attacked by the political correctness machine or the proponents of a blind read more..

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