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9 Mar 2012
Community Connex: Lost Lyrics launch Saturday workshops

Community Connex columnist True Daley talks to Amanda Parris and Natasha Daniel about the inception of their non-profit Lost Lyrics and the launch of their Saturday artistic development workshops series beginning on March 10th.

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8 Mar 2012
Ottawa group recognizes women achievers

This evening, the Black Women Civic Engagement Network will be honouring outstanding black women from the Ottawa area. Member Stachen Frederick tells Sway about the 2012 award winners, and more

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7 Mar 2012
Diaspora Diaries: The List

In this week’s Diaspora Diaries, writer Abena A. Green muses about what she’s learned about herself (and parenting) via The List

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6 Mar 2012
Black Daddies Club: You Will Recognize Your Brothers

You will Recognize Your Brothers, a poem from GroundWork: New and Selected Poems of Don L. Lee and Haki Madhubuti

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6 Mar 2012
Q&A with photographers and activists Saunia and Sonia Watkis

Twin photographers Saunia Anthonette Watkis-Fagan and Sonia Antoinette Watkis are on a mission. They aim to create an outlet where women can bond, share and network. Sway caught up with them as they reflect on their powerful and meaningful journeys in photography and activism.

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29 Feb 2012
Q&A with U of T Law Student Renatta Austin

Renatta Austin, a determined third-year law student and an executive with the Black Law Students Association at U of T, talks to Sway about the See Yourself Here conference on March 2, an annual open house at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law that encourages blacks and visible minorities to pursue careers in law.

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28 Feb 2012
Remembering Black Canadians: RBC Black History Month Student Essay Competition Entry

RBC asked students applying to college or university to tell us their story of how black Canadians have helped define Canada’s diverse heritage. Today’s essay is about the many role models in the black community that inspire today’s youth.

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28 Feb 2012
Black Panthers Missing the Celebration

Why are discussions of the contributions and controversies of the Black Panther Party taboo during Black History Month?

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28 Feb 2012
Say What You Want: Your thoughts on African Cinema, Obeah Opera and more

In this issue of Say What You Want, Angela Walcott attends the panel discussion Higher Learning: Ways of Seeing (in) African Cinema and gets the scoop on Nicole Brooks’ Obeah Opera.

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27 Feb 2012
Q&A with Natnael Alemayehu, A Multi-Faceted Man

Sway catches up with Natnael F. Alemayehu, a young entrepreneur, community activist and emerging Toronto filmmaker as he reflects on Black History Month and more.