2025

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..

From funk to theatre: Satori Shakoor’s legacy in Black arts and storytelling

August 30, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Meres J. Weche

From funk to theatre: Satori Shakoor’s legacy in Black arts and storytelling

A Detroit-born artist who helped seed Black theatre in Toronto returns with a fearless storytelling film on menopause. Satori Shakoor turns truth into community. Satori Shakoor moves th... read more..

From idea to impact: How Nobellum helped launch 100 Black-led STEM businesses

August 30, 2025

Business and Innovation

Meres J. Weche

From idea to impact: How Nobellum helped launch 100 Black-led STEM businesses

Nobellum has crossed its ambitious five-year mandate of launching 100 Black-led STEM businesses. Founder Melisa Ellis explains the blueprint—community, capital, and courage. When AfroTo... read more..

Keep African Voices Alive: Inside Kava’s bold plan to stream Africa to the world

August 30, 2025

Business and Innovation

Meres J. Weche

Keep African Voices Alive: Inside Kava’s bold plan to stream Africa to the world

Kava, a Black-owned streamer from Inkblot and Filmhouse, launches globally with premium Nollywood titles and a filmmaker-led vision for authentic African stories. Kava arrives with a clear promise, a... read more..

Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky

August 29, 2025

Theatre

Meres J. Weche

Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky

Mary Antonini brings depth and joy to the Shaw Festival’s 2025 season, starring in Blues for an Alabama Sky, Anything Goes, and White Christmas. Her journey from Broadway to Shaw reflects resilience, ... read more..

August 29, 2025

Theatre

Meres J. Weche

Full circle with d’bi.young anitafrika

Two decades after Blood.claat premiered in Toronto, d’bi.young anitafrika returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sankofa Trilogy. This podcast episode marks a deeply personal, full-circle m... read more..

The Eyes of Ghana: Ben Proudfoot and the Obamas illuminate Africa’s forgotten cinematic legacy at TIFF 2025

August 19, 2025

Movies

Meres J. Weche

The Eyes of Ghana: Ben Proudfoot and the Obamas illuminate Africa’s forgotten cinematic legacy at TIFF 2025

The Toronto International Film Festival will spotlight a landmark cinematic rediscovery with the world premiere of The Eyes of Ghana. Directed by Canadian filmmaker Ben Proudfoot and backed by Barack ... read more..

United Way report on African asylum seekers in Toronto

August 18, 2025

Community

Meres J. Weche

United Way report on African asylum seekers in Toronto

A recent report from United Way Greater Toronto shines light on the experiences of African asylum seekers after the 2023 shelter crisis, exposing systemic racism in housing, employment, and services w... read more..

Hey Black Girl: Building safe spaces and global pathways for Black women

August 18, 2025

Community

Meres J. Weche

Hey Black Girl: Building safe spaces and global pathways for Black women

Born out of the loneliness of being international students in Canada, Hey Black Girl has grown into a vital platform for Black women. Through mentorship, financial literacy, and menstrual equity initi... read more..

De Serena à Mboko : l’ironie cruelle du parcours de Naomi Osaka

August 15, 2025

Sur la toile

News Editor

De Serena à Mboko : l’ironie cruelle du parcours de Naomi Osaka

À deux semaines du US Open qui débute le 24 août, Victoria Mboko affiche une force mentale à toute épreuve, tandis que Naomi Osaka semble avoir perdu ses repères. En 2018, c’était Serena Williams qui,... read more..

“Take Care of We” anthem calls African, Caribbean and Black communities to action on HIV awareness

August 15, 2025

Music

AfroToronto Team

“Take Care of We” anthem calls African, Caribbean and Black communities to action on HIV awareness

ACCHO launches “Take Care of We (Get Tested),” a powerful HIV awareness anthem for Ontario’s African, Caribbean and Black communities. Performed by Dario Dvon, the campaign inspires unity, care, and a... read more..

August 15, 2025

Arts & Culture

AfroToronto Team

BAND unveils interactive Arts & Culture Map to spotlight Black creativity across Canada

BAND launches an online Arts & Culture Map highlighting Black-led venues, events, and artists across Canada. The interactive tool fosters connection and visibility. BAND Gallery & Cultural&nb... read more..

Healing through conversation: BPAO unveils “The Blackprint” on Black men’s mental health

August 05, 2025

Movies

News Editor

Healing through conversation: BPAO unveils “The Blackprint” on Black men’s mental health

“The Blackprint,” a new documentary by the Black Physicians' Association of Ontario, opens an essential dialogue on Black men’s mental health, identity, and healing. The premiere takes place this Satu... read more..

Thomas J Price's "Moments Contained" unveiled at the AGO

August 02, 2025

Arts and Entertainment

Meres J. Weche

Thomas J Price's "Moments Contained" unveiled at the AGO

The AGO unveils "Moments Contained," a 9-foot bronze sculpture by Thomas J Price, spotlighting Black identity, shared humanity, and Toronto’s cultural evolution. The streets of downtown Toronto now h... read more..

Meet the Segway E3: A smarter, smoother way to move through the city

July 23, 2025

Electronics

AfroToronto Team

Meet the Segway E3: A smarter, smoother way to move through the city

Segway’s lightweight E3 electric scooter is now fully available at Best Buy Canada, combining tech-forward commuting with portability and sleek design. With a 45km range, Apple Find My integration, an... read more..

Le Canada investit 78 millions pour améliorer les services de santé en français

July 23, 2025

Communauté

News Editor

Le Canada investit 78 millions pour améliorer les services de santé en français

Un nouveau financement fédéral soutient la formation de la prochaine génération de professionnels bilingues et améliore l’accès aux soins pour les communautés francophones, notamment dans les province... read more..

Empowered steps: Dione Mason’s vision behind the Toronto Carnival Run

July 22, 2025

Health and Fitness

Meres J. Weche

Empowered steps: Dione Mason’s vision behind the Toronto Carnival Run

The Toronto Carnival Run returns for its ninth year, combining physical activity with the vibrant spirit of Caribbean culture. Founded by fitness coach and community advocate Dione Mason, the event ce... read more..

Rewriting the rules: BlackNorth’s five-year fight against anti-Black racism

July 21, 2025

Community

AfroToronto Team

Rewriting the rules: BlackNorth’s five-year fight against anti-Black racism

Five years after launching Canada's largest corporate campaign to end systemic anti-Black racism, the BlackNorth Initiative reflects on progress and prepares for the future with Pledge 2.0. When ... read more..

Fuel for ambition: Melamoon launches in Toronto with $200K for Black founders

July 20, 2025

Business and Innovation

AfroToronto Team

Fuel for ambition: Melamoon launches in Toronto with $200K for Black founders

Melamoon empowers Black Canadian founders with capital, mentorship, and visibility in a two-day Toronto event backed by FACE and Black Ambition. As Canada’s startup scene continues ... read more..

Volkswagen ID. Buzz makes festival debut at TIFF’s 50th anniversary edition

July 20, 2025

Movies

News Editor

Volkswagen ID. Buzz makes festival debut at TIFF’s 50th anniversary edition

Volkswagen joins TIFF 2025 as the Official Automotive Partner, marking a milestone with the Canadian debut of its all-electric ID. Buzz and a national cultural campaign. As the Toronto International ... read more..

From the village to the vision: Black student leadership flourishes at George Brown College

July 19, 2025

Community

News Editor

From the village to the vision: Black student leadership flourishes at George Brown College

The Toronto District School Board’s Black Student Summer Leadership Program returns for its sixth year, empowering over 100 Black students through paid internships, mentorship, and culturally grounded... read more..

Carnival is a life force: New doc 'They Can’t Steal Our Joy' comes to Toronto

July 19, 2025

Movies

AfroToronto Team

Carnival is a life force: New doc 'They Can’t Steal Our Joy' comes to Toronto

A powerful new documentary by Ian Mark Kimanje explores Carnival's deep cultural legacy and global resonance. Screening in Toronto this summer, Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy is both a visual spec... read more..

The Forgiveness Project collaborates with NBA Foundation to develop basketball programs inside federal prisons

July 09, 2025

Community

News Editor

The Forgiveness Project collaborates with NBA Foundation to develop basketball programs inside federal prisons

The six-week “Up The Score” basketball and leadership certificate builds on 15 years of The Project's arts and sports programming The Forgiveness Project, an innovative Toronto-based grassroots initi... read more..

July 09, 2025

Community

News Editor

A new era for women’s basketball: HOOPQUEENS Season 4 electrifies Toronto

HOOPQUEENS wrapped up its biggest season yet, showcasing elite Canadian talent and redefining women’s basketball in the lead-up to Toronto’s WNBA debut. As the final buzzer echoed through the Univers... read more..

Althea Jones brings Ontario midwifery leadership to the global stage in Costa Rica

July 08, 2025

Health and Fitness

AfroToronto Team

Althea Jones brings Ontario midwifery leadership to the global stage in Costa Rica

Ontario midwifery leader Althea Jones addresses global reproductive health disparities at UNFPA's international symposium in Costa Rica. At a time when health inequities continue to expose the system... read more..

R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory

July 02, 2025

Movies

Meres J. Weche

R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory

In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, we sit down with Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne to discuss his feature debut, 40 Acres, premiering in theatres across Canada on July 4, 2025. This post-apocal... read more..

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

News Editor

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..

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