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Museum of Toronto Announces the Extension of the Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto Exhibition with a New Line-Up of Events and Free Admission
In the lead-up to the celebration of Black History Month, Museum of Toronto is announcing the extension of their popular exhibition and an exciting line-up of free programming as a part of their Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto exhibition. Throughout January and February, the public can access a series of engaging panel discussions, short film screenings and workshops for no charge. Providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage with leading academics, scholars, archivists, artists and educators in the field, these events are designed to highlight the importance of documenting Black histories and the significance of community archiving as a whole. Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto has been extended to March 1st, 2025.
The Black Academy in partnership with Insight Productions have revealed the 11 participants and mentors/trainers for the third iteration of The Black Academy’s Skills Development Program. The program is designed to increase the number of Black Canadians working in the Canadian screen industry and to empower Black Canadian talent to pursue and sustain their careers.
A recent study from the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO), conducted by Turner Consulting Group, shines a light on the need for consistent inclusion of Black Canadians and Black history in elementary and secondary school curricula across Canada.
Pastors Judith James, Eddie Jjumba, and Pastor Chi Opia-Evans Hold Press Conference Calling for Immediate Government Action to Address Neglect of Urgent Humanitarian Crisis Faced by Refugees and Asylum Seekers From the African Continent
Toronto, August 23, 2023 — In light of the deeply concerning and distressing situation affecting Black refugees and asylum seekers from the African Continent in Toronto, Ontario. The Canadian Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments have grossly neglected the care and well-being of these vulnerable individuals, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and distress.
Bahamian Prime Minister led proceedings headlined by new appointments and positive tourism updates
The 2022 TD Ready Challenge awarded Skills for Change for their solution designed to assist people and communities who may be disproportionately affected by climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Toronto, ON, February 28, 2023 – Skills for Change is pleased to be one of 10 recipients under the 2022 TD Ready Challenge presented by TD Bank Group (TD).
The Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity (CCYP) is proud to announce the launch of Black Seed, a new program to boost supports for Black youth in the Canadian workforce.
Black Seed works with Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving (B3) organizations with culturally informed and culturally safe standards of practice for working with Black youth and addressing their unique needs.
Program to provide equitable access to financing, support and financial education for Black-owned businesses
TD Bank Group (TD) takes another step toward positive change to address anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination with the launch of the Black Entrepreneur Credit Access Program. A lending program founded on providing more equitable access to credit for Black entrepreneurs, who disproportionally face hurdles securing funding for their businesses, helping to foster economic inclusion. Designed to help Black business owners drive their businesses forward, the Program also offers dedicated support and resources via specialized Account Managers and Black Customer Experience regional teams as part of TD's Black Customer Experience Strategy.
Taskforce Vacancies
The City of Pickering is seeking passionate and committed residents and stakeholder representatives to sit on the Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT).
