Monthly Archive

February 2009

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 7 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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