2025 - Monthly Archive

AZAF dévoile KÒVE, un chant de réconciliation entre l’humain et la terre

June 21, 2025

Les arts

AfroToronto Team

AZAF dévoile KÒVE, un chant de réconciliation entre l’humain et la terre

Avec KÒVE, la chanteuse haïtiano-canadienne AZAF signe une œuvre engagée mêlant poésie, spiritualité et urgence écologique. Ce nouveau single, lancé à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de lutte contre... read more..

Finale de la NBA : Mathurin contre Dort, le rêve américain en créole

June 21, 2025

Sur la toile

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Finale de la NBA : Mathurin contre Dort, le rêve américain en créole

Haïti. Ce nom résonne dans les médias comme un soupir de misère, un pays qu’on évoque presque toujours dans la douleur, rarement sur une note positive. Pour la diaspora haïtienne qui se compte en mill... read more..

June 14, 2025

Music

Meres J. Weche

SOCAN’s 2025 Black Canadian Music Award shines spotlight on rising artist Kalisway

Toronto artist Kalisway blends funk, R&B, and soulful nostalgia into a colourful soundscape. Her recent Black Canadian Music Award win marks a rising star’s moment. Kalisway, a Toronto-based arti... read more..

Melanie Fiona leads Spotify EQUAL Canada

June 14, 2025

Music

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Melanie Fiona leads Spotify EQUAL Canada

Melanie Fiona headlines Spotify’s EQUAL Canada playlist this June, marking her comeback with soulful strength and a bold new EP, Say Yes. A new month brings a powerful voice to the forefront of Canad... read more..

Building Black health equity: Inside the vision of Black Physicians of Canada

June 13, 2025

Health and Fitness

Meres J. Weche

Building Black health equity: Inside the vision of Black Physicians of Canada

Black Physicians of Canada is transforming access to healthcare by establishing a national database that connects Black patients with culturally sensitive care providers. With support from Novartis, t... read more..

Empowering seniors in the digital age: A conversation with Eric McRae

June 13, 2025

Community

Meres J. Weche

Empowering seniors in the digital age: A conversation with Eric McRae

In this Afropolitan Dialogues podcast episode, operations executive and entrepreneur Eric McRae shares his mission to close the digital divide for seniors across Canada through his work with Connected... read more..

Cameroonian artist Salatiel launches Canadian tour June 14, 2025

June 13, 2025

Music

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Cameroonian artist Salatiel launches Canadian tour June 14, 2025

Cameroonian singer, music producer, and songwriter Salatiel will embark on an exclusive Canadian tour starting June 14, 2025. A key figure in the African music scene, Salatiel is known for h... read more..

Peel’s NBSE Celebrates Historic Black Studies Expansion at Annual Showcase

June 13, 2025

Community

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Peel’s NBSE Celebrates Historic Black Studies Expansion at Annual Showcase

The Network of Black Studies Educators (NBSE) Elementary Community Showcase, on June 4, 2025, welcomed over 350 attendees, and marked a milestone moment in the Network’s journey: the successful expans... read more..

June 11, 2025

Bedroom

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Elevate your bedroom aesthetic with these stylish duvet covers

Chic duvet covers bring personality to your bedroom decor. Discover standout styles like the cinched Melody Core Duvet Cover from Urban Outfitters. A well-curated bedroom doesn’t start with furniture... read more..

In Memoriam: Juliette Powell – A trailblazing voice in Canadian media and AI ethics

June 10, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

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In Memoriam: Juliette Powell – A trailblazing voice in Canadian media and AI ethics

A vibrant trailblazer across Montreal and Toronto, Juliette Powell broke barriers as the first Black Miss Canada, a bilingual VJ on MusiquePlus’s Bouge de là! and MuchMusic’s Electric Circus. Later in... read more..

AfroProUnity: How Evan Essapa is connecting Black communities to Black professionals

June 09, 2025

Careers and Workplace

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AfroProUnity: How Evan Essapa is connecting Black communities to Black professionals

Evan Essapa, a Black Franco-Ivorian Canadian based in Edmonton, is creating ripples of change through AfroProUnity—connecting Black professionals to communities for healing, empowerment, and lasting i... read more..

Black in Business is back: 2025 program now open for applications

June 08, 2025

Business and Innovation

AfroToronto Team

Black in Business is back: 2025 program now open for applications

Stage One applications are now open for the 2025 Black Men in Business program, a national six-week initiative supporting Black entrepreneurs across Canada. Canada’s leading initiative for Black male... read more..

Inside ‘A Glimpse of Quincy’: Larnell Lewis on curating a tribute to a legend

June 07, 2025

Music

Meres J. Weche

Inside ‘A Glimpse of Quincy’: Larnell Lewis on curating a tribute to a legend

In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, we speak with Grammy-winning musician, composer, and educator Larnell Lewis about his upcoming tribute concert, A Glimpse of Quincy, premiering at Toronto’s L... read more..

Why more couples should have the money talk

June 06, 2025

Finance and Money

AfroToronto Team

Why more couples should have the money talk

Talking openly about money helps couples build trust, ease stress, and align their values and goals. It’s a vital act of care that strengthens any relationship. In a country where affordability and f... read more..

Being Black in public: A call for joy, safety, and belonging in shared spaces

June 03, 2025

Community

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Being Black in public: A call for joy, safety, and belonging in shared spaces

On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder and the threshold of summer—a season when parks, sidewalks, and public transit hum with life—Jay Pitter Placemaking has released a groundbreaking surv... read more..

Hip hop mogul Kardinal Offishall gets set to LET EM OUT with new single

June 03, 2025

Music

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Hip hop mogul Kardinal Offishall gets set to LET EM OUT with new single

Multi-platinum artist Kardinal Offishall releases the debut single "LET EM OUT" from his long-awaited and highly anticipated EP Everyday, Sometimes. Widely known as one of Ca... read more..

Revisiting Uber’s DEI commitments: A conversation with Tony West then and now

May 22, 2025

Business and Innovation

Meres J. Weche

Revisiting Uber’s DEI commitments: A conversation with Tony West then and now

As DEI programs face growing political backlash, Uber’s evolving stance offers a revealing case study. This article revisits a pivotal conversation with Tony West to explore what’s changed since 2021.... read more..

Remembering Koyo Kouoh: A visionary curator who elevated Africa on the global art stage

May 13, 2025

Visual Arts

Meres J. Weche

Remembering Koyo Kouoh: A visionary curator who elevated Africa on the global art stage

Trailblazing curator Koyo Kouoh passes at 57, leaving a transformative legacy in African contemporary art. Her visionary leadership reshaped global institutions and was set to make h read more..

May 09, 2025

Mental Health

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Racism in schools harms Black youths’ mental health

Systematic reform of Canada’s educational institutions is needed as racial discrimination in schools impacts Black students’ well-being and stunts their potential. ... read more..

Application process for explorations 2025 now open

May 09, 2025

Arts

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Application process for explorations 2025 now open

Now in its fifth year, TO Live’s explorations initiative has supported 32 artists with funding totalling $200,000 explorations is a TO Live initiative to support Toronto-based artists who want t... read more..

Metcalf Foundation Announces Five Winners for 2025 Johannas / La Fondation

May 06, 2025

Arts

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Metcalf Foundation Announces Five Winners for 2025 Johannas / La Fondation

The Metcalf Foundation is pleased to announce the five winners and their protégés for the 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes / Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène (Jo... read more..

April 22, 2025

Music

Meres J. Weche

Melanie Fiona on saying yes to life, love, and music

Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse Melanie Fiona joins us to discuss her triumphant return with the Say Yes EP, the life-changing power of affirmation, and how motherhood reshaped her artistr... read more..

Connection as resistance: Vanessa Sears on her first solo show

April 21, 2025

Theatre

Meres J. Weche

Connection as resistance: Vanessa Sears on her first solo show

From Broadway to Hallmark films, Vanessa Sears has captivated audiences with her dynamic performances. Now, she returns to Toronto for her most personal project yet: Shedding a Skin, a groundbrea... read more..

From blog to book: Michelle Joseph’s journey showcasing Black Canadian voices

April 20, 2025

Books

Meres J. Weche

From blog to book: Michelle Joseph’s journey showcasing Black Canadian voices

Michelle Joseph is a Toronto-based blogger, podcaster, and now author of “Words with Michelle: Inspirational Conversations with Today's Black Canadian Changemakers.” Her journey as a storyteller read more..

April 17, 2025

Community

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Tropicana Community Services Announces New Executive Director

Tropicana Community Services (Tropicana) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel (Danny) Anckle as the new Executive Director of the organization. With over 25 years of experience in the non-... read more..

Athleisure: Where fitness meets fashion for every lifestyle

April 02, 2025

Shopping

AfroToronto Team

Athleisure: Where fitness meets fashion for every lifestyle

Athleisure has bridged the gap between fitness and fashion, evolving from gym wear to a lifestyle trend. Combining performance fabrics with stylish designs suits workouts, workdays, and weekends. This... read more..

10 laptop bags for busy urban professionals

March 31, 2025

Computers

AfroToronto Team

10 laptop bags for busy urban professionals

For busy urban professionals, a great laptop bag is more than just a way to carry your tech—it's part of your daily rhythm. Whether you're commuting across the city, dashing between meetings read more..

Larnell Lewis earns second JUNO nomination for deeply personal album Slice of Life

March 27, 2025

Music

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Larnell Lewis earns second JUNO nomination for deeply personal album Slice of Life

Toronto-based composer and drummer Larnell Lewis is celebrating a career milestone with his second JUNO Award nomination—this time for Jazz Album of the Year (Solo) for his introspective and genre-ble... read more..

Classic meets contemporary – The Cove Plaid Short Sleeve Crop Tweed Jacket from L'AGENCE

March 14, 2025

Womenswear

AfroToronto Team

Classic meets contemporary – The Cove Plaid Short Sleeve Crop Tweed Jacket from L'AGENCE

The Cove Plaid Short Sleeve Crop Tweed Jacket from L'AGENCE, available online at Nordstrom, is a wardrobe essential that blends classic sophistication with modern versatility. Its structured plaid twe... read more..

The perfect blend of comfort and style: Roots organic cooper sweat dress

March 14, 2025

Womenswear

AfroToronto Team

The perfect blend of comfort and style: Roots organic cooper sweat dress

Finding the perfect balance between comfort, style, and sustainability is rare, but the Roots Organic Cooper Long Sleeve Sweat Dress delivers on all fronts. Made from organic cotton and recycled ... read more..