Monthly Archive

June 2026

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 17 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Adekunle Gold and the Ooni of Ife headline a historic night at Calgary's Jack Singer Concert Hall
Music
News Editor

Adekunle Gold and the Ooni of Ife headline a historic night at Calgary's Jack Singer Concert Hall

Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold headlines the Oodua Concert on June 26 at Calgary's acclaimed Jack Singer Concert Hall, sharing the bill with a historic appearance by His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni ... read more..
Jazz Meets Hip Hop panel kicks off Toronto Jazz Festival's 39th edition with a candid look at shared roots
Music
Meres J. Weche

Jazz Meets Hip Hop panel kicks off Toronto Jazz Festival's 39th edition with a candid look at shared roots

The Toronto Jazz Festival opened its 39th edition with a Black Music Month panel titled Jazz Meets Hip Hop, presented by ADVANCE. The Soul Rebels, Kreesha Turner and A&R executive Morgan MJ James ... read more..
When Angels Speak of Love brings bell hooks' radical vision of love to a Toronto gallery
Visual Arts
Meres J. Weche

When Angels Speak of Love brings bell hooks' radical vision of love to a Toronto gallery

A chance walk from the Junction to Parkdale led to Kikospace on Dundas Street West, where Armova Curatorial's newest show reimagines bell hooks' classic All About Love. Running through June 28, "When ... read more..
Critical thinking, oral tradition and AI: Eddy (DaOriginalOne) David on guarding our collective memory
Commentaries
Meres J. Weche

Critical thinking, oral tradition and AI: Eddy (DaOriginalOne) David on guarding our collective memory

Spoken word pioneer and beatboxer Eddy (DaOriginalOne) David joins Afropolitan Dialogues to unpack a chilling discovery, his own archived history quietly vanishing from Wikipedia and old festival page... read more..
DR Congo makes history and Ghana grinds out a late winner on a big World Cup day
Sports
News Editor

DR Congo makes history and Ghana grinds out a late winner on a big World Cup day

DR Congo earned a historic point against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Houston on Wednesday afternoon, June 17, drawing 1-1 in their first World Cup appearance since 1974. Later in the evening, in T... read more..
La Franco-Fête de Toronto, vue de l'intérieur par sa programmatrice Sophie Bernier
Les arts
Meres J. Weche

La Franco-Fête de Toronto, vue de l'intérieur par sa programmatrice Sophie Bernier

Depuis plus de vingt ans, Sophie Bernier façonne la programmation francophone de Toronto et de l'Ontario. À la barre artistique de la Franco-Fête depuis dix ans, elle revient sur un parcours qui l'a m... read more..
La Franco-Fête de Toronto fête ses 44 ans avec une programmation éclatée
Communauté
News Editor

La Franco-Fête de Toronto fête ses 44 ans avec une programmation éclatée

La Franco-Fête de Toronto célèbre sa 44e édition les 19 et 20 juin 2026 à l'Atrium de Radio-Canada, au cœur du 250, rue Front Ouest. Événement gratuit et ouvert à tous et toutes, ce festival rassemble... read more..
The beautiful game finds a beautiful city: Dispatches from Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival
City Life
Meres J. Weche

The beautiful game finds a beautiful city: Dispatches from Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has arrived, and Toronto is fully in the grip of tournament fever. From the lively crowds at the FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York to the electric roar inside Toronto Stadium for ... read more..
The 39th Trillium Book Awards brought the room to its feet and gave We, the Kindling its moment
Books
Meres J. Weche

The 39th Trillium Book Awards brought the room to its feet and gave We, the Kindling its moment

The 39th annual Trillium Book Award ceremony, held June 10 at the Fairmont Royal York, brought together Ontario's finest literary voices for an unforgettable evening. Kingston-based author Otoniya J. ... read more..
YENSA Festival 2026 brings Black women's dance to Toronto
City Life
AfroToronto Team

YENSA Festival 2026 brings Black women's dance to Toronto

YENSA Festival returns to Toronto for its third edition, August 20–23, 2026, at the Betty Oliphant Theatre. Produced by Lua Shayenne Dance Company, this international biennial celebration of Black wom... read more..
Azeb Wolde-Giorghis à la barre du Téléjournal — une nomination qui fait date
Médias et culture populaire
News Editor

Azeb Wolde-Giorghis à la barre du Téléjournal — une nomination qui fait date

Née en Éthiopie, journaliste de terrain depuis plus de 25 ans, Azeb Wolde-Giorghis prend les commandes du Téléjournal de fin de soirée de Radio-Canada dès le 17 août 2026. Correspondante à Washington,... read more..
Where the finish line meets the festival: The Toronto Carnival Run turns 10
Community
AfroToronto Team

Where the finish line meets the festival: The Toronto Carnival Run turns 10

Ten years ago, a small gathering of runners laced up their shoes along Toronto's waterfront and sparked something bigger than a race. The Toronto Carnival Run, founded in 2016 by Dione Mason, has grow... read more..
Molly Johnson bridges generations on her bold new album Talk To Me
Music
AfroToronto Team

Molly Johnson bridges generations on her bold new album Talk To Me

Molly Johnson, one of Canada's most celebrated voices, is set to release her new album Talk To Me on June 26 via Universal Music Canada. The 10-track project features collaborations with JUNO Award-wi... read more..
Franco Fierté 2026 — FrancoQueer célèbre 20 ans de fierté, de communauté et d'appartenance
Communauté
AfroToronto Team

Franco Fierté 2026 — FrancoQueer célèbre 20 ans de fierté, de communauté et d'appartenance

À l'occasion de son 20e anniversaire, FrancoQueer lance officiellement la Franco Fierté 2026, un mois entier de célébrations, d'ateliers et de rassemblements pour la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+ francophone ... read more..
How Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story swept the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
Arts & Culture
Meres J. Weche

How Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story swept the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

Toronto's OYA Media Group swept the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards documentary categories, winning five awards for Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story. Directed by Alison Duke and produced by Ngardy Conteh G... read more..
Unity Drum Fest brings the world's rhythms to Nathan Phillips Square
City Life
AfroToronto Team

Unity Drum Fest brings the world's rhythms to Nathan Phillips Square

From June 17 to 20, 2026, Nathan Phillips Square becomes a free, four-day celebration of global rhythm during FIFA 2026. Unity Drum Fest, presented by Ballet Creole in partnership with the South By So... read more..
Toronto's Dora nominations spotlight a season of powerful Black storytelling
Arts and Entertainment
Meres J. Weche

Toronto's Dora nominations spotlight a season of powerful Black storytelling

The 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations arrive with a compelling story within the story: Black artists and organizations are among the season's most celebrated voices. From Kanika Ambrose's... read more..
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