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Exploring how food deserts are driving chronic diseases across Black communities in Canada, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. By Alwin Marshall-Squire For many Black communities, access to affordable, healthy food is not a given—it’s a daily struggle. In urban neighborhoods across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., as well as rural areas of the Caribbean […]

TORONTO — The 16th Annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards dazzled guests at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel last Saturday, raising an impressive $460,000 to support scholarships for students across the Caribbean. The prestigious black-tie affair brought together nearly 500 guests, including corporate leaders, dignitaries, and cultural icons—all united by the mission of […]

BRAMPTON, ON — In celebration of a decade of uplifting and empowering women, Meet the Motivators Inc. (MTM) will host a powerful two-day symposium on May 17–18, 2025, bringing together changemakers, community leaders, and emerging voices under one inspiring banner of purpose and progress. The milestone 10th anniversary event will take place across two Brampton […]

Why a generation is struggling—and how Caribbean and Canadian communities are responding. Black youth across Canada and the Caribbean are facing a mounting mental health crisis. Reports show an increase in anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation, especially among teens and young adults. But limited access to care, deep-rooted stigma, and a lack of culturally responsive […]

What started as style born in resistance is now reshaping runways and retail — and Black designers are building the fashion empires they were once denied. Luxury is being redefined — not by French maisons or Silicon Valley disruptors, but by Black creatives turning streetwear into a movement rooted in ownership, heritage, and power. From […]

Tracking Black Wealth. Telling Our Story. From Mic to Mogul: How Rihanna Redefined the Billionaire Path She may have started her journey singing about “Umbrella,” but Robyn Rihanna Fenty is now sheltered in the rarified world of global billionaires. As of 2025, Rihanna’s net worth is estimated at $1.4 billion USD, placing her among the […]

Mia Mottley – The Caribbean’s Voice on the World Stage When global leaders gather to talk climate, economic justice, or post-colonial recovery, there’s one voice they listen for — Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados. Now in her second consecutive term after a sweeping re-election in 2022, Mottley has transformed her role as a […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica – As Child Month 2025 begins, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called on Jamaicans to take urgent action to protect the nation’s children from abuse and exploitation. Under the theme “Act Now! Stand Against Child Abuse and Exploitation,” this year’s observance highlights the collective responsibility to defend children’s rights and ensure their safety […]

TORONTO — The 16th annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards lit up the Ritz-Carlton this past Sunday, April 27, 2025, with an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and purpose. The sold-out event raised critical scholarship funds for Caribbean students and honoured a stellar group of individuals and organizations dedicated to uplifting […]

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Three of the most celebrated voices in global Black storytelling—director Ava DuVernay, actress Lorraine Toussaint, and novelist Marlon James—are set to headline the 2nd Annual Cross Continental Forum (CCF) in Barbados from June 14–18, 2025. The landmark conference, spearheaded by Canada’s CaribbeanTales Media Group (CTMG), focuses on “Decolonizing Co-Production” and aims to […]