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

    Eight Black Canadian films are making history at TIFF 50 — from friendship dramas and sports sagas to bold documentaries and shorts that redefine storytelling. This lineup proves our stories aren’t just present, they’re shaping the global stage.

  • Inside Ontario’s Food Emergency

    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, you already know: Ontario is in the middle of a food emergency. In just the past year, four cities — Mississauga, Toronto, Kingston, and Brockville — have all declared…

  • Little Jamaica Birthday Food Crawl in Toronto

    Some people pop champagne for their birthday. Maggie aka @charismaggietv? She gathered her content friends and community. She used her expertise in food touring. She created a map of Eglinton West and said: “Let’s eat our way through Little Jamaica.” And honestly? Best idea ever. Why It Hit Different Little Jamaica isn’t just a strip…

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

    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 heritage with modern style. From Winnipeg to Toronto, these creators are stepping onto the digital runway with looks and raised their hands! Recently, Black Canadian Creators asked the community of fashion creators to…

  • Are You Making These Common Content Creator Burnout Mistakes?

    Real talk: Are you exhausted (I know I am!), or did the algorithm just try you again? You’re on a 2 AM scroll. Refreshing views like Roll Up The Rim odds. “Off” at dinner while your brain writes the caption. Yeah, pull up a chair. Being a Black Canadian creator is layered: craft, culture, community,…

  • Yes, Black People in Scotland Exist—TikTok Just Made You Care

    Published: August 17, 2025by Sherley J. TikTok has a way of uncovering corners of culture the mainstream never expects. This time, the surprise isn’t a new dance or audio trend—it’s the discovery of Black Scottish TikTokers. And judging by the comments, American (and Western) audiences are fascinated, confused, and in some cases… losing their minds.…

  • Creators Spotlight: Arlene Johnson (Coach AJ)

    From podcasting to one-on-one coaching, Toronto’s Coach AJ is helping people live and love their dope, authentic lives—one conversation at a time. With a mic and tiktok account, a message, and a mission, Coach AJ is guiding people to embrace authenticity and build a life they truly love. 📍Toronto, Ontario Podcast Host | Personal Development…

  • TIFF50 Brings the Heat (and the Chills) With a Classics Lineup You Don’t Want to Miss This Year

    Toronto, it’s about to get cinematic in the most big screen, spine-tingling, popcorn-in-hand way possible. For their 50th edition, TIFF is not playing cute — they’re dropping a Classics programme so stacked, so beautifully restored, and so chef’s kiss curated, that it’s basically film history’s version of a Lady Gaga tour. Presented by MUBI (shoutout…

  • Black Men, Vulnerability & Accountability w/ Black People Check In

    Jermaine Morrison & Mandela Johnson on unlearning patriarchy, parenting daughters, and the power of real conversations. Two Black Canadian men get honest about mental health, fatherhood, and why accountability is an act of love. When Black men talk openly about vulnerability, accountability, and dismantling harmful systems — we listen. In Episode 4 of the Black…

  • Rose-Ingrid Benjamin is Taking Their Unapologetic Solo Show From Canada to the Edinburgh Fringe

    A faith-fueled, satirical solo show meets the world stage with raw truth, humour, and diaspora joy. July 15, 2025By Sherley J. From Ottawa to Edinburgh—and a few unforgettable cities in between—Rose-Ingrid Benjamin is packing a mic, a suitcase full of lived experience, and a bold solo show that’s about to stir international stages. The Haitian-Canadian…