The music of Rema
A dive into the life of the rising Nigerian rapper, Rema.
Rema—an artist whose work I like—is a Nigerian rapper born on May 1st, 2000. His real name is Divine Ikubor….
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The Color Purple: 38 years later and still relevant
How the film The Color Purple sheds light on the issues confronting Black women.
(Trigger warning: Mentions of violence and sexual assault) “I’m poor, Black, I may even be ugly, but dear God, I’m…
Black History in Ontario: The Bradley Museum
Curated by the Mississauga Heritage Foundation, The Bradley Museum presents a fully guided tour exploring the history of Black Experience in Upper Canada.
The Bradley Museum, founded by the Mississauga Heritage Foundation, consists of multiple buildings dating back to the 1820s. The museum…
Ben & Jerry’s is unapologetic, are you?
Is our empathy and humanity limited by our Western point of view?
It’s been 114 days. Israel has dropped more than 25,000 tonnes of bombs on Gaza. Together, these explosives are heftier…
How the film Moonlight explores “the Queer”
How the Global North’s preconceived notions about Queerness serve to maintain hegemony.
When I was little, I remember going to Nigeria and feeling terrified while walking through the marketplace. It was the…
Haiti’s history is an inspiration for the fight for freedom
The first successful slave rebellion that led to the forging of one of the first republics in our world.
As I reflect on the island of Hispaniola’s history, where Haiti stands as a testament to the world’s first successful…
No, you don’t know better
Avoiding the white savior complex.
As many of the young adults at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) will tell you, one of the most…
The increase in international students’ cost-of-living threshold will hurt students
The government says international students need more than $20,000 to live in Canada.
The University of Toronto (UofT) is an institution known for its acceptance of students of a multitude of different ethnicities…
The human cost of green energy
The exploitation of vulnerable communities in mineral-rich regions like the Congo raises urgent questions about the sustainability of our technological advancements.
In the quest for a greener future, the world has pinned its hopes on sustainable technologies, which are hailed to…
Are boycotts worth the work?
The effectiveness of boycotts continues to be questioned, and yet, we are seeing results.
In a world where there seems to be no end to social injustices that need calling out, boycott movements flare…
Top 10 side hustles for students in 2024
With Ontario’s soaring cost of living, post-secondary students are more eager than ever to make some extra cash on the side.
In the world of higher education, post-secondary students’ goals are often marred by financial burdens. Many students can be overwhelmed…
Recent studies reveal concerning health disparities between Black and White communities
A neurological study on strokes calls for more effective interventions to remove inequalities by race.
On January 10, a new study from the medical journal Neurology highlighted the trends in stroke incidences among adults and…
January News Briefs
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Canada Post Honours Abolitionist and Journalist Mary Ann Shadd on a New 2024 Stamp On January 23, Canada Post unveiled…
Empowering Black entrepreneurs: Initiatives driving positive change in Canada
This year, Canada is witnessing a surge in initiatives aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs and fostering a more equitable entrepreneurial…
Cyberbullying and its impacts on Black youth
Researchers have found that cyberbullying may be linked to PTSD symptoms and increased suicidal tendencies in Black teenagers.
Cyberbullying is a prevalent issue, especially for Black youth, as more children delve into the world of mainstream social media….