Category: Press & Announcements


  • 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…

  • Honey Jam 2025: Celebrate 30 Years of Black Canadian Talent at Massey Hall

    See the next generation of female artists for “INSPIRATIONS,” a multi-genre showcase at Toronto’s legendary venue on July 30. Be front and center at Honey Jam’s 30th anniversary—grab your $30 ticket and let’s make historic magic together at Massey Hall! This year, Honey Jam—Canada’s first and longest-running artist-development program for emerging women—hits a major milestone:…

  • Win $10K & Free Vacays: Canada’s Next Top Creators

    Canada’s Next Top Creators: Get Paid to Travel & Create Sherley here—your go-to for the scoop on programs that supercharge Black Canadian content talent. Have you heard about Canada’s Next Top Creators from Sunwing (yes, the airline!) and GoPro. This is literally made for emerging Black Canadian creators like you! They are on the hunt…

  • Reimagining Safety: Sandy Hudson’s “Defund” Challenges Us to Think Differently

    Copaganda and Consequences: Dismantling Myths About Policing A Canadian Perspective on Transforming Public Safety Beyond Policing As a digital community builder who spends my days connecting Black Canadian creators, I’m always on the lookout for work that challenges us to think differently about the systems we’ve inherited. When I picked up Sandy Hudson’s “Defund: Black…

  • Black Excellence in Media: Meet the 2025 CJF Black Journalism Fellows

    I had to take a moment to spotlight a big win for Black Canadian media. The Canadian Journalism Foundation just announced this year’s recipients of their Black Journalism Fellowship Program, and the 2025 cohort is stacked with talent. 🔥 This program isn’t just about placements—it’s about investing in Black voices, improving how our communities are…

  • A Fundraiser That Puts Purpose First

    SPOTLIGHT is the kind of Toronto night that blends purpose with polish. Hosted by King Event Agency in support of Pink Pearl Canada, this fundraising event is raising the bar—and raising funds—for young women facing cancer across the country.