Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Capsule Reviews https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/toronto-international-film-festival-2025-capsule-reviews

12 August 2025 Hersch might be a son of a bitch, but he is our son of a bitch. One often hears about the cover-ups, but this doc combines news of cover-ups with the man behind them. DANDELION’S ODYSSEY (France/Belgium 2025) ***½ Directed by Momoko Seto Following the...

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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 that is expansive, politically engaged, and artistically daring. Presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Global News, the 2026 edition delivers more than 60 films from 15 countries, with 22 world premieres and a strong international presence...

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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 that reflects three decades of Black History Month in Canada. Presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Global News, the festival continues to anchor itself as Canada’s largest Black History Month cultural event, drawing audiences across...

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This Week's Film Reviews (Dec 5th, 2025)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-dec-5th,-2025

01 December 2025 Hersch might be a son of a bitch, but he is our son of a bitch. One often hears about the cover-ups, but this doc combines news of cover-ups with the man behind them. I WISH YOU HAD TOLD ME (Sana Sinai Mo) (Philippines 2025) ** Directed by Shaira...

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This Week's Film Reviews ( May 15th, 2025)https://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/movie-reviews/this-week-s-film-reviews-may-15th,-2025

27 April 2026 strike/mutiny with the players walking off their training session right in front of the hungry press waiting to exploit the news. “We are football!” Without football, we are nothing. This is true for the French. This reviewer was in Paris the day France...

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Le Canada investit 78 millions pour améliorer les services de santé en françaishttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles-en-français/communauté/ottawa-renforce-les-services-de-santé-en-français-pour-les-communautés-minoritaires

23 July 2025 Un nouveau financement fédéral soutient la formation de la prochaine génération de professionnels bilingues et améliore l’accès aux soins pour les communautés francophones, notamment dans les provinces de l’Atlantique. Recevoir des soins de santé dans...

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Facing retirement with confidence: How understanding the CPP can ease financial anxiety for Canadianshttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/lifestyle/finance-and-money/facing-retirement-with-confidence-understanding-cpp-ease-financial-anxiety

03 November 2025 A new CPP Investments survey reveals that most Canadians remain anxious about retirement, but financial literacy and planning can help ease those fears. Understanding the role of the Canada Pension Plan is key to building confidence in a secure...

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Investing in Black health: A night of truth, courage, and community at SickKidshttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/investing-in-black-health-a-night-of-truth-courage-and-community-at-sickkids

29 November 2025 An inspiring evening hosted by the Black Experience @ SickKids brought together community leaders, families, and donors. The event highlighted the urgency of equitable care and the collective responsibility of improving health outcomes for Black...

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Expanding culturally safe Black maternal care: A new partnership strengthening families across the GTAhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/expanding-culturally-safe-black-maternal-care

29 November 2025 A new partnership between North York General and Mino Care expands culturally safe Black maternal and reproductive care across the GTA. Community-rooted services now meet hospital-based resources to better support Black women, birthing people, and...

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Who shapes Canada’s AI future and who is missing from the tablehttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/business-and-innovation/who-shapes-canada’s-ai-future-and-who-is-missing-from-the-table

20 December 2025 As artificial intelligence accelerates across Canadian institutions, questions of bias and accountability are becoming impossible to ignore. A new episode of the Canadian Bar Association’s Verdicts & Voices podcast brings Black legal scholars to the...

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Black History Month 2026 marks 30 years of legacy and vision in Canadahttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/black-history-month-2026-marks-30-years-of-legacy-and-vision-in-canada

09 January 2026 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 Canadians continue to shape. As Canada prepares to...

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BCurrent Performing Arts strengthens its future with Ontario Trillium Foundation supporthttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/arts/bcurrent-performing-arts-strengthens-its-future-with-ontario-trillium-foundation-support

09 January 2026 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 marks a pivotal moment for BCurrent Performing...

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Inside Ottawa’s Black Creatives Hub Showcase, where new voices leadhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/arts-entertainment/arts-and-culture/inside-ottawa-black-creative-hub-showcase

19 January 2026 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, the Ottawa Black Creatives Hub Showcase centres new...

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Movement, memory, and becoming at Union Station during Black History Monthhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/movement,-memory,-and-becoming-at-union-station-during-black-history-month

03 February 2026 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 public spaces is set to take on a new rhythm this February. As...

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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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Jully Black launches 13-city tour celebrating Black and Women’s History Month across Canadahttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/entertainment/jully-black-launches-13-city-tour

11 February 2026 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 Jully Black steps onto a stage, she carries nearly three...

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The making of future surgeons: How community mentorship is transforming healthcare accesshttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/community/the-making-of-future-surgeons

11 February 2026 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. When you walk into an emergency room or sit across...

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Black students take the lead in generative AI at CIBC squarehttps://afrotoronto.com/content/articles/community/black-students-take-the-lead-in-generative-ai-at-cibc-square

11 February 2026 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...

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Air Transat launches non-stop flights to Rio de Janeiro from Toronto and Montrealhttps://afrotoronto.com/content/news/travel/air-transat-launches-non-stop-flights-to-rio-de-janeiro-from-toronto-and-montreal

17 February 2026 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 the airline as the only carrier offering a direct...

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