Month: September 2026

Kayla Perrin Jamaican Canadian author has published more than 60 books and continues to put Black heroes and heroines at the centre of commercial romance and suspense. HAMILTON, ON — Jamaican-born, Canadian-raised author Kayla Perrin is celebrating another chapter in a publishing career spanning more than 25 years with the release of her newest novel, Her […]

Black youth mental health Toronto symposium brings researchers, advocates and community members together as Dr. Beverly-Jean Daniel examines suicide-related behaviours and self-harm among Black youth. TORONTO, ON — Black women leaders, researchers, advocates and community members are gathering in Toronto on Friday evening for a symposium focused on mental-health challenges affecting Black girls, women, youth and […]

100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women will honour 100 new trailblazers at a Toronto book launch and awards gala on Saturday. TORONTO, ON — A national initiative documenting the contributions of Black Canadian women will reach a major milestone this weekend when another 100 women are honoured, bringing the number recognized over the past decade to 600. […]

Kenya Canada Trade Mission 2026 connected Kenyan business and government representatives with Canadian partners across trade, investment and key economic sectors. TORONTO, ON  — More than 100 Kenyan business and government delegates took part in a Kenya–Canada Trade Mission this month, bringing together participants in Toronto and Ottawa to pursue partnerships, investment, market access and […]

Jenelle Simpson Mirror to the Mic magazine’s second issue features actress, producer and Reelworld founder Tonya Williams and explores legacy, identity, leadership and culture. TORONTO, ON — Jamaican-born Canadian publisher Jenelle Simpson is expanding her work in independent media with the second issue of Mirror to the Mic magazine, a publication created to document stories of […]