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By Rupert Johnson It is to be noted that February 24, 1884 is a very significant date in the history of Jamaica; for the island’s first Prime Minister, Sir William Alexander Bustamante was born on that date. Thus, as part ...

By Lincoln Depradine Pride Contributing Writer I’ll wager that Fitzgerald Hinds, the former People’s National Movement (PNM) senator of Trinidad & Tobago, must still be reeling from left and right jabs and the uppercuts he received from the pens and ...

Dwain Wellington Rattray Pride Contributing Editor Regardless of what an individual thinks they are worth, or entitled by reason of education, talent or birthright, getting the proverbial foot in the door is often the only important thing when attempting to ...

By Dr. Peter Sealy Guest Writer There is indifference in the African Canadian Community characterized by stigma when it comes to the issue of mental illness. Sadly the only time when we think someone has a mental illness is when ...

By Rupert Johnson It is quite fitting that we should remember the remarkable and incomparable achievement of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks during Black History Month since February 4 marked the 100th anniversary of her birthday. In my research about the ...

By Dwain Wellington Rattray Pride Contributing Editor Each of us in the hidden parts of our souls must decide what we most desire and what price we are willing to pay. Whatever the answer, unless an individual is poised to ...

By Lincoln Depradine Pride Contributing Writer The class action lawsuits filed against police by lawyer Dr. Munyonzwe Hamalengwa, on behalf of African-Canadians, are a watershed moment in Canada’s history. It’s a major shift from street protests and complaints expressed in ...

Tips for Overcoming a Fear of Public Speaking By Marsha Friedman Recently, I was asked to be a panelist for a webinar about using the power of publicity to achieve your goals. The participants asked great questions. The first: “How ...

By Lincoln Depradine In eight months, the people of Ontario will head to the polls to vote in municipal elections. Canadian citizens residing in Toronto and other cities across the province will elect mayors, councillors, school board trustees and other ...

Dwain Wellington Rattray Pride Contributing Editor As we celebrate Black History Month, it is important to remember that while we must know from where we came, it is vital that we know where we are going. If history does not ...