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21 May 2012
Being the Boss: An Interview with entrepreneur Tamar-Melissa Huggins

Tamar-Melissa Huggins is a true entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Knexxion Communication Group, and Driven Accelerator Group, she is a highly driven and focused woman with a clear understanding of her current environment and vision for her future.

Entertainment News, Opinion, Politics »

11 May 2012
That’s What She Said: Obama takes a stand, Travolta sex scandal

That’s What She Said: Sway’s online recap of this week’s current events by Darling Nicky.

Headline, People & Community, The Arts »

8 May 2012
A duo bring their passion for community and art to life with AfroChic

June 9, 2012 will mark the third time that AfroChic will bring together artists of different disciplines to celebrate and highlight the African diaspora. “We want to explore different layers of our community,” says co-founder Amoye Henry.

People & Community »

30 Apr 2012
Q&A with youth services leader Victor Beausoleil

As executive director of Redemption Reintegration Services Victor Beausoleil has a commitment to empowering youth. The organization works with youth caught up in the justice system, and all its employees are under the age of 30.

Education, Parenting »

25 Apr 2012
Behind the doors of Toronto’s Africentric School three years later

While a culturally relevant curriculum has obvious positive developmental outcomes, the question remains: Has an Africentric approach translated into scholastic achievement?

Black Daddies Club, Headline, Parenting »

23 Apr 2012
Black Daddies Club: Invisible Man

Black Daddies Club is back with a story of isolation on a busy subway … in a cold country.

Education, People & Community »

18 Apr 2012
Q&A with educator and author Danielle Hyles-Rainford

Educator Dr. Danielle Hyles-Rainford adds author to her list of accomplishments. A launch for her new book, Bridging the Opportunity Gap, will be held on Thursday, April 19th at OISE, University of Toronto.

People & Community, Politics »

17 Apr 2012
Q&A with lawyer and social activist Omar Ha-Redeye

Former Black Law Students Association of Canada (BLSAC) president, Omar Ha-Redeye is an ambitious lawyer with a conscience. The noted activist has been recently seen in the media commenting on topics from the Occupy Toronto movement and the importance of youth engagement.

Parenting »

16 Apr 2012
What to do when teen behaviour crosses the line into dangerous territory

A social worker and family counsellor weigh in on when teen behaviour crosses the line from obnoxious to dangerous.

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16 Apr 2012
‘Jamaica Land We Love’ will be a glittering gala to end all galas

“I believe any community event, no matter how big or small, must not only be about entertaining a community for an evening,” says Whiting. “It has to also support it long after the band has gone home. We must always remember, in the end, why we do what we do and make sure that we ‘big up’ all involved.”