“Black like her father”
A reflection on the coupling of Blackness and anger.
I couldn’t tell you the details of why my 13-year-old-self stomped angrily into my house that day. I couldn’t tell…
Issue 16
When Black excellence backfires
Allowing Black people to be normal is real allyship.
In recent years, the “Black Excellence” hashtag has gained widespread attention on social media. Every day, there seems to be…
Racism: The true pandemic
Systemic racism in the medical industry continues to put Black women at risk of maternity health complications and high rates of maternal deaths.
Many of us have come across that TikToker who has compiled a list of “cons” to pregnancy. When videos of…
Labels harm successful individuals within the Black community
The negative effects of labels such as “Black owned” on businesses.
Along with the rise of social media, many of us have found ourselves using labels in our everyday language. After…
Editorial: Activism isn’t a pastime
In a world of crisis and terror, we need to advocate for the right reasons.
Performative Activism Noun. “Defined as activism that is done to increase one’s social capital rather than because of one’s devotion…
The Woman King—a true reflection on Black history
Prince-Bythewood’s latest film showcases histories that are rarely depicted in Hollywood.
Trigger warning: This article mentions sexual assault. History allows us to reflect on the paths that paved the ways to…
Professor Charmaine C. Williams appointed as Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
Professor Williams speaks on her new appointment as Dean of the FIFSW, her research on health equity for minority groups, and the inequalities faced by Black students and academics.
On January 1, 2023, Professor Charmaine C. Williams started a five-year term as Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social…
Canada Black Owned Marketplace makes strides in the retail industry
CEO Janice Pancho, highlights the importance of Black representation in retail and shares the organization’s successes, challenges, and future goals.
The Canada Black Owned Marketplace is an e-commerce and in-person platform that sells products and goods from Black-owned vendors. Established…
Black STEMM scholars take centre stage at BE-STEMM 2023
From February 1-4, 2023, the University of Toronto Scarborough will be hosting the Canadian Black Scientist Network’s BE-STEMM 2023 conference—an event aiming to create a welcoming and uplifting environment for Black individuals in STEMM fields.
In July 2020, a small team of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Health (STEMM) professionals gathered to address the…
Recognizing Black stories and history at UTM
The International Education Centre prepares to celebrate Black History Month as it rolls out honorary and informative events for the UTM community.
During Black History Month, in Canada, we recognize the legacies of the Black communities who have contributed to creating a…
“Black Royalty”: UTM’s association-led Black History Month celebration theme
The UTMSU and various Black student clubs will be organizing numerous events to celebrate Black History Month, focusing on “triumph” over “struggles.”
With Black History Month in February, the Black History Month Committee—consisting of members from the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’…
Black Canadian athletes in history
This month, we recognize and remember Black athletes and their accomplishments throughout history.
John “Army” Howard: Canada’s first Black male Olympian John “Army” Howard was born on October 6, 1888. The details of…
Varsity athlete Jade Addai speaks on her experience with stereotypes surrounding athleticism as a BIPOC female athlete
In 2021, Jade Addai graduated University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law…
Poetry Corner
Rap SheetAyomide Bayowa, Poet laureate of Mississauga, Ontario (2021 to 2024) (i.) My mama’s obsessed with uniforms. She wished I…
Hip hop and the relationship of self
Discussing the power to form identity and transform circumstances with rappers Raz Fresco and Radamiz.
Existing far beyond the confines of a musical genre and what was initially a dynamic between a DJ and emcee,…