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Monthly Archive

August 2025

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 13 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
From funk to theatre: Satori Shakoor’s legacy in Black arts and storytelling
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
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
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
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..
Full circle with d’bi.young anitafrika
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
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
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
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
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
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..
BAND unveils interactive Arts & Culture Map to spotlight Black creativity across Canada
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
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
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..
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