A former NDP Member of Parliament and the executive secretary-treasurer of the Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario are among the 27 recipients for this year’s awards.

Inspired by the dance and rhythms of Sub-Saharan Africa, the COBA production is part of Habourfront’s NextSteps dance series, which takes place from February 3-5 at the Fleck Dance Theatre.

#ThatsWhatSheSaid: Sway Magazine’s Online Recap of Current Events. This week: Soul Train host Don Cornelius dead at 75 and a Canadian jury hands down honour killing verdict.

A Black History Month poem by Cecile Haynes…

Executive producer Patricia Scarlett came up with the idea for the documentary eight years ago, but the seed was planted many years earlier, inspired after meeting Rastarians from all over the world and a chance meeting with Bob Marley on tour in Montreal in the 1970s.

Flashes of clever humour illuminate what is essentially a story about loss, and not entirely an upbeat one at that. The real highlights are the engaging and melodic score and an overall sparkling performance from a very talented cast

CaribbeanTales Youth Film Festival celebrates Black History Month with a fundraising gala, brunch and special screening of the award-winning film Better Mus’ Come.

“Exploring African Roots Through a 21st Century Perspective” is the theme for this year’s Kuumba Festival. More than just an exhibit, Kuumba offers an in-depth look into African culture and seeks to make connections between the past and the present.

Sanaaj Mirrie is a noted dancer and the head of cultural arts agency Afiwi International. The Jamaican born Ontarian will be part of the Kamshuka Photography sponsored workshop, Building your Power Brand.

The Scarborough native is busy these days serving as a motivational speaker all over Canada as well as advocating the issue of diversity in the corporate world.