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.

If his latest effort is any indication, Teddy Afro will become a real international superstar, and be the one artist to bring Ethiopian music to the world.

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.

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.

Ottawa’s Yvon Soglo, aka b-boy Crazy Smooth, is a noted b-boy choreographer who will be bringing his magic to Toronto in two back to back performances (April 13 and 14) at the Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre.

Lali Mohamed is a tireless, award-winning youth activist in Toronto’s Queer community. The Ryerson University student reflects on the past and future of Toronto’s diverse and vibrant community.

Sacred Women Centres International is committed in empowering women everywhere. Only five years old, the organization has come a long way. Sway catches up with Kemba King, who reflects on her and founder Rev Aina-Nia’s Ayodele great journey.

The African Theatre Ensemble presents the works of playwrights from the continent and of African descent to audiences in the Greater Toronto Area. The production of Brixton Stories is its latest achievement.

Alem Dechassa, a domestic worker living in Lebanon, died a week ago after being publicly abused by her employer. A video of the incident was posted on YouTube and has outraged people around the world, bringing further attention to the plight of domestic and migrant workers.

Sway catches up with the CHAMP study’s research project coordinator, Henry Luyombya, as he reflects on a project that he hopes will transform the way HIV/AIDS is viewed across the Asian, Black and Latino communities of Toronto.