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By Beverly Browne Pride Contributing Writer At the very start of this series of columns, I told you that ‘On the Move’ will highlight interesting places, dynamic people and thought-provoking ideas to inspire ourselves, and possibly help us see things ...

By Rosemary Sadlier Guest Writer In the 1950’s the Canadian Negro Women’s Association brought the celebration to Toronto, Ontario. By 1978, Ontario Black History Society successfully petitioned the City of Toronto to have the monthly celebration formally recognized. This celebration ...

By Rupert Johnson  Poverty is like an evil monster whose vicious tentacles are far-reaching and destructive. There is no doubt that it has taken a stranglehold on millions of people across the world. And there is also no doubt that ...

By L. Ardor | Lamoi Pride Columnist On any given day, if you were to scroll down a social media platform feed, you will no doubt see the plethora of video uploads exposing people in the throes of their humanity. ...

By Rupert Johnson  Sunday, February 15, 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of our Canadian flag which has become a powerful symbol of freedom, democracy and diversity. Therefore, on this historic day we should pause and reflect upon the symbolism of ...

NC – Each year, thousands of Canadian students earn scholarships that help them offset their education costs. Surprisingly, over $15 million of the $70 million available each year in scholarship dollars goes unclaimed, according to industry estimates. “Scholarships are a ...

By Sandy Daley The 2011 hit “Bridesmaids” is one of my favourite movies of all times; and I must shamefully admit that I have watched it at least a dozen times. Poor Annie Wiig could not catch a break if ...

By Rupert Johnson  On the eve of Black History Month, it was indeed heartening that John Tory, the newly elected Mayor of Toronto pointed out the fact that it is time for the establishment of a Black Museum in Toronto. ...

By L. Ardor | Lamoi Pride Columnist On February 1, Muslim women all over the world are extending an invitation to cover up. World Hijab Day, founded by Nazma Khan in 2013 in recognition of Muslim women who choose to ...

By Sandy Daley The late great Nelson Mandela once wisely said, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who ...