Category: Press & Announcements
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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 Edinburghโand a few unforgettable cities in betweenโRose-Ingrid Benjamin is packing a mic, a suitcase full of lived experience, and a bold solo show thatโs about to stir international stages. The Haitian-Canadian…
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See the next generation of female artists for โINSPIRATIONS,โ a multi-genre showcase at Torontoโs legendary venue on July 30. Be front and center at Honey Jamโs 30th anniversaryโgrab your $30 ticket and letโs make historic magic together at Massey Hall! This year, Honey JamโCanadaโs first and longest-running artist-development program for emerging womenโhits a major milestone:…
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Canadaโs Next Top Creators: Get Paid to Travel & Create Sherley hereโyour go-to for the scoop on programs that supercharge Black Canadian content talent. Have you heard about Canadaโs 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…
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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…
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I had to take a moment to spotlight a big win for Black Canadian media. The Canadian Journalism Foundation just announced this yearโs recipients of their Black Journalism Fellowship Program, and the 2025 cohort is stacked with talent. ๐ฅ This program isnโt just about placementsโitโs about investing in Black voices, improving how our communities are…
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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 barโand raising fundsโfor young women facing cancer across the country.