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Wendy Vincent is a Toronto-based media producer whose family story is rooted in the Windrush generation, on a mission to preserve the oral histories of Caribbean migrants who helped rebuild postwar Britain and later shaped Black Canadian life. In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, she shares her deeply personal archival journey, her extended work with 99-year-old elder Lloyd Lindo, and her upcoming community event, Windrush in Conversation, at Blackhurst Cultural Centre in Toronto.
Some stories travel across oceans. Some travel across generations. And some arrive at your door in a dream.
Wendy Vincent is a Toronto-based media producer and community storyteller whose family roots run directly through the Windrush generation. Her parents, her maternal grandparents, and her paternal uncle, who served with the Royal Air Force, were all part of the wave of West Indian migrants who answered Britain's postwar call to come and help rebuild a devastated nation. What began as a deeply personal family connection has grown into a full-scale preservation project, one equal parts archival urgency and ancestral love.
From Parliament Hill to community health centres, Black Canadian leaders have been quietly rewriting the rules of social justice for decades. Figures like the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine and Rosemary Sadlier OOnt built the foundations that younger advocates now stand on. This article profiles the women, writers, educators, and organizers driving equity, representation, and systemic change across Canada — on their own terms, in their own voice.
For as long as Canada has existed, Black Canadians have been doing the work of making it live up to its own promises. Educators who became politicians, unpaid volunteers who lobbied governments for decades, journalists who quit their columns rather than stop protesting, and health advocates who built the only institutions of their kind in North America.
On May 6, 2026, Giants of Africa brought its annual AfriCAN celebration back to Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewing, drawing a powerful gathering of community leaders, artists, chefs and diaspora professionals. Anchored by Masai Ujiri, Boris Kodjoe and Michael Blackson, the evening moved well beyond cultural pageantry. It delivered a sharp, data-backed argument for why Africa's moment in the global economy has arrived, and who needs to own it.
Since 2003, Giants of Africa has used basketball to open doors for youth across the African continent. AfriCAN 2026, held May 6 at Steam Whistle Brewing in Toronto, brought that mission into a room packed with diaspora professionals ready to take the conversation further. From the moment guests arrived at 255 Bremner Blvd., the atmosphere carried a specific kind of charge that only happens when a community gathers with both joy and intention.
The Black Health and Social Services Hub in Brampton is opening a permanent home at 19 Rutherford Road South, marking a pivotal step in delivering culturally affirming, integrated care to Black, African, and Caribbean communities across Peel Region. Backed by a $25-million Ontario investment and led by Roots Community Services, LAMP Community Health Centre, and CMHA Peel Dufferin, the Hub unites primary care, mental health, and social services under one roof.
For Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Peel Region, access to healthcare has rarely been simple. The barriers are real and well-documented: higher rates of chronic illness, systemic gaps in culturally appropriate care, and a healthcare system that has historically felt distant or unwelcoming. In a region that is home to more than 137,000 Black residents, those gaps carry serious consequences.
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 grassroots organizing, coalition building, and historic campaigns that expanded Black political representation. His decades of advocacy for economic justice and voting rights left a lasting imprint on communities across the United States and the diaspora.
Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the late 20th century and a two-time U.S. presidential candidate, has died at 84. A towering figure in American public life, Jackson dedicated more than five decades to advancing racial justice, economic equity, and political representation for marginalized communities.
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 Month, the tribute connects Hubbard’s roots as a baker and inventor to his decades of civic leadership, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to equity, representation, and honouring Black excellence in everyday learning spaces.
In a city shaped by visionaries who believed in public service, innovation, and community care, the name William Peyton Hubbard carries weight. This February, during Black Futures Month, George Brown Polytechnic unveiled a powerful tribute: the atrium of its Chef School at 300 Adelaide St. E. now bears the name of Toronto’s first Black elected official. The decision bridges culinary education, civic leadership, and Black Canadian history in one of downtown Toronto’s most dynamic learning spaces.
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.
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the energy inside CIBC Square will feel different. Instead of the usual rhythm of Bay Street executives and financial briefings, the landmark downtown Toronto complex will welcome 128 Black high school students from across the GTA and Southern Ontario for a one-day Generative AI Hackathon. Timed during Black History Month, the event places Black youth at the forefront of technological innovation, decision-making, and design thinking inside one of Canada’s most influential financial institutions.
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 episode examines how the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) safeguards the public while promoting the profession towards cultural humility and equity. We unpack the mechanics of regulation, the difference between social workers and social service workers, and why representation matters for Black and Afro-Caribbean families. Our guests detail tools like the Online Public Register, the Continuing Competence Program, and an equity-informed complaints process designed to protect clients and elevate professional practice.
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 among life’s greatest responsibilities. In moments when support is needed the most, families want assurance that they are turning to professionals who are competent, ethical and accountable.
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 only a triumph for Dufferin County but also a milestone for Black Canadian athletes on the global stage.
Last week, a group of young Canadian athletes stepped into the global spotlight at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Among the 21 youth athletes and 11 coaches representing Team Canada, one remarkable victory stood out, capturing the hearts of Canadians near and far.
