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2026

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Pikliz, jollof, jerk, injera, and more: A serious eater's guide to Afro-Caribbean and African dining in Toronto
Food and Drink
Meres J. Weche

Pikliz, jollof, jerk, injera, and more: A serious eater's guide to Afro-Caribbean and African dining in Toronto

Toronto's Afro-Caribbean and African dining scene has grown into one of the most vibrant and culturally rich corners of the city's restaurant landscape. From a Michelin-recognized Jamaican kitchen on ... read more..
The architects of equity: Black women shaping Toronto's nonprofit sector
Business and Innovation
Meres J. Weche

The architects of equity: Black women shaping Toronto's nonprofit sector

Toronto's nonprofit sector runs on the vision and labour of Black women leaders who are redefining what community service looks like. From arts and mental health to civic engagement and youth empowerm... read more..
Black-owned cafés and bakeries in Toronto worth adding to your list
Food and Drink
AfroToronto Team

Black-owned cafés and bakeries in Toronto worth adding to your list

Toronto's Black-owned café and bakery scene is thriving, shaped by founders who bring diverse African and Caribbean traditions to every cup and counter. From Marchelle McKenzie's viral brownie shop to... read more..
Yannis Davy Guibinga is rewriting how the world sees Gabon, one photograph at a time
Arts & Culture
Meres J. Weche

Yannis Davy Guibinga is rewriting how the world sees Gabon, one photograph at a time

Yannis Davy Guibinga is a Montreal-based photographer and visual artist born in France and raised in Gabon, whose work has become a bold visual record of Black and Pan-African identity. With a client ... read more..
Caribana Ignite 2026 is calling all revellers to Kitchener this August
Community
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Caribana Ignite 2026 is calling all revellers to Kitchener this August

Caribana Ignite 2026 is back in downtown Kitchener on August 21 and 22, and this year it's bigger than ever. Ontario's fastest-growing Caribbean festival is putting out a province-wide call for mas ba... read more..
Insta360 GO Ultra Creator Bundle: the tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere you do
Cameras
AfroToronto Team

Insta360 GO Ultra Creator Bundle: the tiny 4K camera that goes everywhere you do

The Insta360 GO Ultra Creator Bundle is a hands-free, pocket-sized 4K action camera built for creators who want to capture life without missing it. Weighing just 53 grams and powered by a 1/1.28" sens... read more..
Gap Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans bring the decade's best denim back
Womenswear
AfroToronto Team

Gap Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans bring the decade's best denim back

Gap's Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans deliver vintage-era cool with a modern conscience. Crafted from soft, non-stretch denim with a low, 10-inch rise and a relaxed fit through the hip and thigh, these jean... read more..
Ontario nurses draw the line on anti-Black racism in health care
Community
News Editor

Ontario nurses draw the line on anti-Black racism in health care

On February 26, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario will release a landmark best-practice guideline on anti-Black racism in nursing at its annual Queen's Park Day. Timed to close out Black H... read more..
Victoria Mboko and National Bank are changing the game for women's tennis in Canada
Sports
News Editor

Victoria Mboko and National Bank are changing the game for women's tennis in Canada

Victoria Mboko, the 2025 National Bank Open champion, has signed a multi-year ambassador deal with National Bank of Canada — a partnership rooted in a shared commitment to equity in women's sport. Tie... read more..
Grayson Music opens a state-of-the-art Toronto studio and creative hub for the city's artists
Music
News Editor

Grayson Music opens a state-of-the-art Toronto studio and creative hub for the city's artists

Award-winning music production house Grayson Music has unveiled a stunning new creative headquarters in Toronto's Fashion District, complete with three commercial recording studios, a vintage-inspired... read more..
Order of Ontario names 2025 appointees including Tracy Moore, Cameron Bailey and Claudette McGowan
Business and Innovation
AfroToronto Team

Order of Ontario names 2025 appointees including Tracy Moore, Cameron Bailey and Claudette McGowan

Ontario has named 30 new appointees to the Order of Ontario for 2025, recognizing leaders across arts, media, business and public service. Among them are Tracy Moore, Cameron Bailey and Claudette McGo... read more..
From New Jack Swing to Afro-fusion: Keith Sweat builds new legacy with Roy Hamilton III
Entertainment
AfroToronto Team

From New Jack Swing to Afro-fusion: Keith Sweat builds new legacy with Roy Hamilton III

Keith Sweat returns to Toronto alongside Grammy-nominated producer Roy Hamilton III to spotlight their rising Afro-fusion collaboration, Working and Working II. With over 10 million streams and a grow... read more..
Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and political trailblazer, dies at 84
Community
News Editor

Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and political trailblazer, dies at 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, has died at 84. A close ally of Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson helped shape modern American politics through grassr... read more..
Air Transat launches non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro from Toronto and Montreal
Travel
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Air Transat launches non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro from Toronto and Montreal

Air Transat has officially launched nonstop flights from Toronto and Montreal to Rio de Janeiro, expanding Canada’s direct access to Brazil. The new routes, inaugurated earlier this month, position th... read more..
George Brown honours William Peyton Hubbard with Chef School atrium naming
Community
AfroToronto Team

George Brown honours William Peyton Hubbard with Chef School atrium naming

George Brown Polytechnic has named the atrium of its Chef School after William Peyton Hubbard, Toronto’s first Black elected official and an early culinary innovator. Unveiled during Black Futures Mon... read more..
Stella Jean, entre mémoire haïtienne et mode engagée
Sur la toile
News Editor

Stella Jean, entre mémoire haïtienne et mode engagée

Dans cette entrevue accordée à AyiboPost, la styliste Stella Jean revient sur son attachement profond à Haïti, terre de ses racines et source constante d’inspiration. Elle y partage comment cette mémo... read more..
Black students take the lead in generative AI at CIBC square
Community
News Editor

Black students take the lead in generative AI at CIBC square

128 Black high school students take over CIBC Square for a one-day Generative AI Hackathon. During Black History Month, they design real-world AI solutions in banking, social impact, and mental health read more..
The making of future surgeons: How community mentorship is transforming healthcare access
Community
News Editor

The making of future surgeons: How community mentorship is transforming healthcare access

A free, hospital-based mentorship program at Sunnybrook is giving Black youth and students of colour in Toronto hands-on surgical exposure, real physician mentors, and a clear pathway into medicine. ... read more..
Jully Black launches 13-city tour celebrating Black and Women’s History Month across Canada
Entertainment
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Jully Black launches 13-city tour celebrating Black and Women’s History Month across Canada

Canada’s Queen of R&B is bringing hope, joy, and powerhouse vocals to 13 cities. The Jully Black Live Experience marks Black History Month and Women’s History Month with purpose and pride. When J... read more..
Black Toronto mapped in memory and movement
Community
News Editor

Black Toronto mapped in memory and movement

Over 500 oral histories trace Black Toronto’s joy, memory, and resistance. An immersive Queen’s Park exhibit brings the archive to life. At Queen’s Park this week, the stories of Blac... read more..
Movement, memory, and becoming at Union Station during Black History Month
Community
News Editor

Movement, memory, and becoming at Union Station during Black History Month

A major Black History Month exhibition arrives at Union Station. A Kind of Order transforms daily transit into a space for reflection, memory, and becoming. One of Toronto’s most familiar pub... read more..
Bob Marley’s legacy lives on as Toronto marks 20 years of tribute
Music
AfroToronto Team

Bob Marley’s legacy lives on as Toronto marks 20 years of tribute

Toronto’s longest-running Bob Marley Birthday Tribute marks its 20th anniversary with a milestone night at Lee’s Palace, bringing together live reggae, heavyweight sound system culture, and community ... read more..
Canada Post honours the pioneers who shaped Canadian hip-hop
Music
Meres J. Weche

Canada Post honours the pioneers who shaped Canadian hip-hop

Canada Post has unveiled its 2026 Black History Month stamp set honouring Maestro Fresh Wes, Michie Mee, and Muzion. The release recognizes the artists who have shaped Canada’s hip-hop identity across... read more..
Breville Barista Touch Impress brings café ritual home
Home
AfroToronto Team

Breville Barista Touch Impress brings café ritual home

The Breville Barista Touch Impress turns everyday coffee drinkers into confident home baristas. With guided brewing, automatic tamping, and café-quality milk texturing, it recreates th read more..
Timberland Valentine’s Day collection
Footwear
AfroToronto Team

Timberland Valentine’s Day collection

The Valentine’s Day collection brings a quieter shift to Timberland’s most recognizable boots. Classic construction remains unchanged, while romantic colour palettes and refined textures add warmth wi... read more..
Two Canadian brothers, one historic stage, and a global legacy of Black storytelling
Movies
News Editor

Two Canadian brothers, one historic stage, and a global legacy of Black storytelling

The Toronto Black Film Festival opens its 14th edition by honouring actors and producers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James with the 2026 Career Achievement Award. The night also includes a Lifetime A... read more..
Toronto Black Film Festival marks its 14th edition with a Stanley Nelson tribute and a global film lineup
Movies
News Editor

Toronto Black Film Festival marks its 14th edition with a Stanley Nelson tribute and a global film lineup

The Toronto Black Film Festival returns for its 14th edition with an ambitious international program and a powerful tribute to legendary filmmaker Stanley Nelson. Taking place during a milestone year ... read more..
Inside Ottawa’s Black Creatives Hub Showcase, where new voices lead
Arts & Culture
News Editor

Inside Ottawa’s Black Creatives Hub Showcase, where new voices lead

A February evening at Ottawa’s Shenkman Arts Centre brings emerging Black artists into the spotlight, blending performance, conversation, and community. From music and dance to film and spoken word, t... read more..
BCurrent Performing Arts strengthens its future with Ontario Trillium Foundation support
Arts
News Editor

BCurrent Performing Arts strengthens its future with Ontario Trillium Foundation support

As Black arts organizations across Ontario navigate a complex funding landscape, strategic investment in long-term capacity has become essential. A recently completed Ontario Trillium Foundation grant... read more..
Black History Month 2026 marks 30 years of legacy and vision in Canada
Community
News Editor

Black History Month 2026 marks 30 years of legacy and vision in Canada

Thirty years after its official recognition, Black History Month in Canada enters a defining chapter. The 2026 theme invites reflection on legacy, intergenerational leadership, and the futures Black C... read more..
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