2025

Expanding culturally safe Black maternal care: A new partnership strengthening families across the GTA

November 29, 2025

Community

News Editor

Expanding culturally safe Black maternal care: A new partnership strengthening families across the GTA

A new partnership between North York General and Mino Care expands culturally safe Black maternal and reproductive care across the GTA. Community-rooted services now meet hospital-based resources to b... read more..

November 29, 2025

Community

News Editor

Investing in Black health: A night of truth, courage, and community at SickKids

An inspiring evening hosted by the Black Experience @ SickKids brought together community leaders, families, and donors. The event highlighted the urgency of equitable care and the collective responsi... read more..

Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service work

November 23, 2025

Community

Meres J. Weche

Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service work

How regulation protects the public, and how equity work rebuilds trust. A candid conversation with OCSWSSW leaders on standards, cultural humility, and accountability. This Afropolitan Dialogues epis... read more..

MC Solaar réinvente “Mistral gagnant” aux côtés de Waxx : une passerelle inattendue entre deux héritages musicaux

November 22, 2025

En français

Meres J. Weche

MC Solaar réinvente “Mistral gagnant” aux côtés de Waxx : une passerelle inattendue entre deux héritages musicaux

La reprise de Mistral gagnant par MC Solaar et Waxx réunit la poésie intemporelle de Renaud et la sensibilité musicale de deux créateurs qui maîtrisent l’art de la nuance. Ensemble, ils offrent une ve... read more..

Soul, storytelling, and Divine Brown’s UnCovered journey

November 14, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Meres J. Weche

Soul, storytelling, and Divine Brown’s UnCovered journey

Divine Brown reflects on reimagining pop icons at UnCovered: Madonna & Cher, tracing the soulful journey that shaped her voice, storytelling, and her place in Toronto’s creative community. I... read more..

Spice up your life: A guide to Toronto's best jerk chicken

November 07, 2025

Food and Drink

AfroToronto Team

Spice up your life: A guide to Toronto's best jerk chicken

Discover some of Toronto’s top jerk chicken restaurants serving authentic Caribbean spice, smoky perfection, and a taste of home across the city. In Toronto, the city's rhythm has a distinct Caribbea... read more..

Facing retirement with confidence: How understanding the CPP can ease financial anxiety for Canadians

November 03, 2025

Finance and Money

News Editor

Facing retirement with confidence: How understanding the CPP can ease financial anxiety for Canadians

A new CPP Investments survey reveals that most Canadians remain anxious about retirement, but financial literacy and planning can help ease those fears. Understanding the role of the Canada Pension Pl... read more..

Pour avancer sur la voie du bien-être : trouvez un fournisseur de soins de santé mentale digne de confiance

October 31, 2025

En français

AfroToronto Team

Pour avancer sur la voie du bien-être : trouvez un fournisseur de soins de santé mentale digne de confiance

Pour prendre soin de sa santé mentale, il faut commencer par faire des choix éclairés. Découvrez comment les travailleurs sociaux et techniciens en travail social réglementés de l’Ontario fournissent ... read more..

October 31, 2025

Mental Health

AfroToronto Team

Navigating your path to wellness: Finding trustworthy mental health support

Taking care of your mental health begins with making informed choices. Learn how Ontario’s regulated social workers and social service workers ensure safe, ethical and professional support. In today’... read more..

Kanika Ambrose’s Moonlight Schooner sails into history with poetry, power, and Caribbean soul

October 26, 2025

Theatre

Meres J. Weche

Kanika Ambrose’s Moonlight Schooner sails into history with poetry, power, and Caribbean soul

This fall, playwright Kanika Ambrose brings two worlds to Toronto’s stages: the salt-air mythos of Moonlight Schooner and the snowy heart of The Christmas Market. Through both, she invites audiences t... read more..

Federal government renews $189 million investment in Black entrepreneurship program

October 22, 2025

Business and Innovation

News Editor

Federal government renews $189 million investment in Black entrepreneurship program

The Government of Canada has announced a $189 million renewal of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, aimed at expanding funding, research, and mentorship opportunities for Black business owners nation... read more..

October 21, 2025

Dance

Meres J. Weche

Esie Mensah on movement, memory, and the making of Afrofusion at Fall for Dance North

Fall for Dance North’s artist-in-residence, Esie Mensah, leads a transformative season that celebrates the emotional depth and cultural power of Afrofusion. Her latest works embody the movement of hea... read more..

Building a legacy: How Robert Mills is growing Canada’s first fully independent Black-owned insurance brokerage

October 20, 2025

Business and Innovation

Meres J. Weche

Building a legacy: How Robert Mills is growing Canada’s first fully independent Black-owned insurance brokerage

Robert Mills turned a high-school spark from Eddie Murphy’s Boomerang into Bespoke Insurance, a fully independent Black-owned brokerage. His mission centres on representation, financial education, and... read more..

Emeka Agada wins best actor at TINFF for Black Smith

October 19, 2025

Movies

AfroToronto Team

Emeka Agada wins best actor at TINFF for Black Smith

Nigerian-Canadian actor and writer Emeka Agada has earned the Best Actor award at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) for his original comedy Black Smith. The win marks a milesto... read more..

Waves of healing: Fitch Jean opens ReelWorld’s 25th with a diaspora story that transcends borders

October 19, 2025

Movies

AfroToronto Team

Waves of healing: Fitch Jean opens ReelWorld’s 25th with a diaspora story that transcends borders

Haitian-Canadian filmmaker Fitch Jean’s debut feature, It Comes in Waves, opened the 25th ReelWorld Film Festival with a poignant story of trauma, resilience, and diaspora connection. T... read more..

Elements of style: Leading men at TIFF50

October 13, 2025

Fashion and Style

Meres J. Weche

Elements of style: Leading men at TIFF50

A visual odyssey through swagger, poise, and cinematic gravitas under Toronto’s festival lights. The red carpet at TIFF50 unfolded as more than a parade of premieres — it was a stage for presen read more..

October 10, 2025

Mental Health

AfroToronto Team

From stigma to strength: Why mental health conversations matter in the Black community

World Mental Health Day invites reflection on the power of open conversations, healing, and community. For the Black community, breaking the silence around mental health is both liberation and surviva... read more..

Walter Mosley’s “The Man in My Basement” brings literary depth and Black creative excellence to TIFF50

October 05, 2025

Movies

Meres J. Weche

Walter Mosley’s “The Man in My Basement” brings literary depth and Black creative excellence to TIFF50

At TIFF50, the world premiere of The Man in My Basement brought together literary legend Walter Mosley, director Nadia Latif, and Hollywood star Willem Dafoe for a gripping new adaptation of Mosley’s ... read more..

National Theatre School of Canada celebrates 65 years of shaping the nation’s stage

October 04, 2025

Arts

News Editor

National Theatre School of Canada celebrates 65 years of shaping the nation’s stage

The National Theatre School of Canada marks its 65th anniversary with a year-long celebration honouring its legacy of training and transforming generations of theatre artists. From Sandra Oh to Wajdi ... read more..

From Lagos to Toronto, Nonso Amadi shapes the future of Afro-R&B

October 03, 2025

Music

Meres J. Weche

From Lagos to Toronto, Nonso Amadi shapes the future of Afro-R&B

Nigerian-born, Canadian-based artist Nonso Amadi continues to redefine Afro-R&B with bold new projects, cultural storytelling, and community-driven work. His new EP To Cry A Flood, CBC debut on Lo... read more..

Se faire aider en toute confiance : l’importance de choisir un travailleur social ou un technicien en travail social réglementé

September 30, 2025

En français

AfroToronto Team

Se faire aider en toute confiance : l’importance de choisir un travailleur social ou un technicien en travail social réglementé

Quand le quotidien devient oppressant, la confiance compte. Découvrez comment les travailleurs sociaux et les techniciens en travail social réglementés de l’Ontario sont prêts à prodiguer des soins sé... read more..

Trust in care: Why choosing a regulated social worker or social service worker matters

September 30, 2025

Community

AfroToronto Team

Trust in care: Why choosing a regulated social worker or social service worker matters

When life gets overwhelming, trust matters. Learn how regulated social workers and social service workers in Ontario are ready to provide safe, ethical and accountable care. Caring for loved ones is ... read more..

Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba, Seal, and the vision of African storytelling at TIFF 50

September 28, 2025

Movies

Meres J. Weche

Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba, Seal, and the vision of African storytelling at TIFF 50

Idris Elba and Seal brought warmth and camaraderie to the Dust to Dreams world premiere, a short film praised for its vision and cultural resonance. There was an undeniable spark in the air as I stoo... read more..

Oshiya Newby-Morgan makes history with gold at IFMA Youth World Championships

September 24, 2025

Community

AfroToronto Team

Oshiya Newby-Morgan makes history with gold at IFMA Youth World Championships

At just 16 years old, Oshiya Newby-Morgan has etched her name into Canadian sports history, winning gold for Team Canada at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Her victory is not onl... read more..

Reelworld at 25: A milestone festival honouring Canada’s Black, Indigenous, and racialized filmmakers

September 24, 2025

Movies

Meres J. Weche

Reelworld at 25: A milestone festival honouring Canada’s Black, Indigenous, and racialized filmmakers

The Reelworld Film Festival+Summit marks its 25th anniversary with 34 films celebrating Canadian BIPOC talent. The 2025 edition will run from October 14 to 26. The Reelworld Film Festival and Summit ... read more..

The life of Fela Kuti comes alive in new graphic novel by Toronto artists

September 24, 2025

Books

Meres J. Weche

The life of Fela Kuti comes alive in new graphic novel by Toronto artists

The revolutionary spirit of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti comes alive in FELA: Music Is the Weapon, a bold new graphic novel by Toronto creators Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery. Blending history and i... read more..

Black Women Talk Tech brings Roadmap to Billions back to Toronto with bold new vision

September 18, 2025

Business and Innovation

News Editor

Black Women Talk Tech brings Roadmap to Billions back to Toronto with bold new vision

Roadmap to Billions returns to Toronto on October 5–6, 2025, uniting Black women founders, investors, and innovators for two days of connection, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Toronto’s innov... read more..

TO Live unveils 2025 explorations artists and expands support for experimental research

September 17, 2025

Arts

News Editor

TO Live unveils 2025 explorations artists and expands support for experimental research

TO Live’s explorations program unveils its 2025 cohort, expanding support for seven groundbreaking artists. The initiative champions research, risk, and innovation. Toronto’s artistic landscape thriv... read more..

Mirrors, motion, and new possibilities: Vania Dodoo-Beals on building “Fragments of Perception”

September 05, 2025

Dance

Meres J. Weche

Mirrors, motion, and new possibilities: Vania Dodoo-Beals on building “Fragments of Perception”

Mirrors, music, and daring props reshape how audiences watch dance. A Toronto-based choreographer pairs stagecraft with joy, entrepreneurship, and Ghanaian roots. The last week of August saw Toronto ... read more..

September 05, 2025

Dance

Meres J. Weche

Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation

Choreographer Reequal Smith on Caribbean Flamingo, blending Afro-Caribbean dance with advocacy, resilience, and building Oshun Dance Studios in PEI. In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, we sit&n... read more..

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