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Author: Sherley

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Sherley

Sherley is a Toronto-based content strategist, podcast producer. She's the founder of The Chonilla Network and has over 7+ years of experience in podcasting, storytelling, social media, and digital strategy. She helps creators, businesses and brands show up with authenticity and impact through new media.

Press & Announcements

The Canadian Journalism Foundation launches NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program: Digital Catalyst

by Sherley 09/24/2025 0

The Canadian Journalism Foundation, with support from Google News Initiative, has launched the NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program — a free, year-long... Read more.

Teaser poster for A Tribe Called Love, a film by Mohamed Ahmed. The design features a clear blue sky, with pigeons perched on telephone wires in the foreground and the corner of an apartment building in the lower right. The film title is written in white and blue text at the center. Caption: A Tribe Called Love – a film by Mohamed Ahmed

Black Creators in Film, Film & TV

A Tribe Called Love: Somali Star-Crossed Lovers Are About to Conquer Canadian Cinema

by Sherley 09/11/2025 0

Updated: September 29th, 2025 – 10:08 AM Y’all, we need to talk about what’s about to happen in Canadian cinema. While TIFF 2025 is gearing up... Read more.

Kerry Washington (Actor) in an elegant white dress with jeweled straps on the red carpet. She stands against a backdrop with "tiff" logos, projecting a confident and glamorous aura.

Film & TV, TIFF 2025 Coverage

Wake Up Dead Man: Kerry Washington & Daryl McCormack Shine in TIFF 2025’s Knives Out Mystery

by Sherley 09/09/2025 0

When Rian Johnson announced a third Knives Out film, the buzz was instant. But at TIFF 2025, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery isn’t just another star-studded... Read more.

Shamier Anderson, Kardinal Offishall, Rotimi, and Stephan James on the red carpet at the 10th Anniversary Black Ball during TIFF 2025.

Community Highlights

Black Ball 10th Anniversary at TIFF 2025: Shamier Anderson & Stephan James Honoured Black Canadian Excellence

by Sherley 09/09/2025 0

Toronto lit up during #TIFF50 as brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James hosted the 10th Anniversary B.L.A.C.K Ball — a milestone celebration where culture,... Read more.

Press & Announcements

Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 | Black Women Talk Tech Conference

by Sherley 09/08/2025 0

Roadmap to Billions Toronto 2025 banner. Black woman on stage speaking. Text reads: The tech event created by and for Black women is back in Toronto, Oct 5–6,... Read more.

Tessa Thompson as Hedda in Nia DaCosta’s TIFF 2025 film Hedda, standing in a lavish mid-century party scene.

Film & TV, TIFF 2025 Coverage

Hedda at TIFF 2025: Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson’s Bold Reimagining

by Sherley 09/08/2025 0

Director Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson bring a bold feminist reimagining of Ibsen’s classic Hedda Gabler to TIFF 2025. A must-see for creators exploring power,... Read more.

Press & Announcements

8 Black Canadian Films You Can’t Miss at TIFF 50

by Sherley 09/04/2025 0

Eight Black Canadian films are making history at TIFF 50 — from friendship dramas and sports sagas to bold documentaries and shorts that redefine storytelling.... Read more.

Young Black child smiling in a school cafeteria holding an apple, symbolizing food security and the impact of the Food Security Fund in Ontario.

Press & Announcements

Inside Ontario’s Food Emergency

by Sherley 09/02/2025 0

How the Food Security Fund Is Fighting Hunger in Black Communities Why Black children can’t wait for food justice in Canada If you’ve been paying attention,... Read more.

Cover of a green and gold booklet that reads “Maggie’s Birthday Food Crawl – Passport,” held by a person on a Toronto sidewalk.

Community Highlights

Little Jamaica Birthday Food Crawl in Toronto

by Sherley 09/01/2025 0

Some people pop champagne for their birthday. Maggie aka @charismaggietv? She gathered her content friends and community. She used her expertise in food touring.... Read more.

Two Black Canadian women smiling and posing, reflecting on personal growth for a Black Canadian Creators campaign.

Repost Reactions and Creator Commentary

Meet Some Black Canadian Fashion Creators: Who Answered the Call?

by Sherley 08/28/2025 0

Blog categories Fashion isn’t just clothes—it’s culture, identity, and community. Across Canada, Black fashion creators are redefining what it means to blend... Read more.