Soul, storytelling, and Divine Brown’s UnCovered journeyhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/arts-entertainment/soul,-storytelling,-and-divine-brown’s-uncovered-journey

14 November 2025 Divine Brown reflects on reimagining pop icons at UnCovered: Madonna & Cher, tracing the soulful journey that shaped her voice, storytelling, and her place in Toronto’s creative community. In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, Toronto’s own Divine...

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• Author: Meres J. Weche
• Category: Arts and Entertainment

YENSA Festival 2026 brings Black women's dance to Toronto https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/lifestyle/city-life/yensa-festival-2026-brings-black-women-s-dance-to-toronto

04 June 2026 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 women in dance brings together five choreographers for...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
• Category: City Life

Molly Johnson bridges generations on her bold new album Talk To Mehttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/music/molly-johnson-bridges-generations-on-her-bold-new-album-talk-to-me

02 June 2026 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-winning rapper Haviah Mighty and Blue Rodeo's Jim...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
• Category: Music

Two Canadian brothers, one historic stage, and a global legacy of Black storytellinghttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/movies/two-canadian-brothers,-one-historic-stage,-and-a-global-legacy-of-black-storytelling

27 January 2026 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 Achievement tribute to legendary documentarian...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Movies

Unity Drum Fest brings the world's rhythms to Nathan Phillips Squarehttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/lifestyle/city-life/unity-drum-fest-brings-the-world-s-rhythms-to-nathan-phillips-square

01 June 2026 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 South East Festival, brings together drumming...

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• Author: AfroToronto Team
• Category: City Life

Toronto Black Film Festival marks its 14th edition with a Stanley Nelson tribute and a global film lineuphttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/movies/toronto-black-film-festival-marks-its-14th-edition

20 January 2026 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 for Black History Month, TBFF26 brings bold cinema,...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Movies

Caribana Ignite 2026 is calling all revellers to Kitchener this Augusthttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/caribana-ignite-2026-is-calling-all-revellers-to-kitchener-this-august

02 March 2026 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 bands, section leaders, Big Mas creators, and carnival...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Community

How Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story swept the 2026 Canadian Screen Awardshttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/arts-entertainment/arts-and-culture/how-bam-bam-the-sister-nancy-story-swept-the-2026-canadian-screen-awards

01 June 2026 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 George, the film reclaims the legacy of Jamaican...

• Type: Article
• Author: Meres J. Weche
• Category: Arts & Culture

Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service workhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/community/rebuilding-the-bridge-truth-accountability-and-care-in-ontario-social-work-social-services

23 November 2025 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...

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• Author: Meres J. Weche
• Category: Community

Canada Post honours the pioneers who shaped Canadian hip-hophttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/arts-entertainment/music/canada-post-honours-the-pioneers-who-shaped-canadian-hip-hop

29 January 2026 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 languages, regions, and generations. On January 27,...

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• Author: Meres J. Weche
• Category: Music

Breaking barriers in healthcare: Novartis Canada's Health Equity Initiative returns with a focus on womenhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/breaking-barriers-in-healthcare-novartis-canada-s-health-equity-initiative-returns-with-a-focus-on-women

14 May 2026 Novartis Canada has launched the third edition of its Health Equity Initiative, this time focusing on women and gender-diverse people facing systemic barriers to healthcare. With $250,000 in new funding available for community-led organizations, the...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Community

Black Toronto mapped in memory and movementhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/black-toronto-mapped-in-memory-and-movement

11 February 2026 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 Black Toronto are unfolding in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, carried...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Community

Two skiers, one flag, and a powerful arrival in the Alpshttps://afrotoronto.com/content/featured-content/two-skiers,-one-flag,-and-a-powerful-arrival-in-the-alps

07 February 2026 Haiti’s presence at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is carried by two skiers whose journeys reflect perseverance, migration, and belief in possibility. Alpine skier Richardson Viano and cross-country skier Stevenson Savart challenge assumptions...

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• Author: News Editor
• Category: Featured Content

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09 May 2024 At Culture Shox Media, we believe that impactful storytelling is the cornerstone of any successful brand strategy. That’s why our advertising partnerships go beyond basic placements—we offer a fully integrated approach that aligns your vision with our...

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