The community activist opens up about his privileged life in Ethiopia, a difficult childhood and the immigrant experience in pursuit of the great American dream.

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.

Sway catches up with the new mother as she reflects on her time on MuchMusic and on her journey since she left the music channel.

Her music is a mixture of soul like ancient Aster Aweke, with a touch of old Motown meets the smooth and gravy like sound of old Muluken Melesse with the distinct like voice of Zeritu Kebede.

Sway caught up with Miss AfriCanada Jessica Acquaye to discuss future goals for her reign and Miss Angola’s recent win in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

“There is more to the black experience than basketball and athletes,” says the 27-year-old Toronto-born physician. “Don’t be confined by what you see on TV.”

I did not start travelling looking for something, nor did I know what to look for. I simply showed up in most places armed with guidebooks, the desire to learn and to experience life.

The daughter of an Army personnel, the Nova Scotia native has counted on the foundation of strong women such as her mother, Rosa Parks and Viola Desmond in leading an ambitious and determined journey so far.

Ottawa’s Sarah Onyango reflects with Sway about what Obama’s success has meant for her, the current state of Ottawa’s black community, and pays tribute to the elders in the community.

On Dec 3rd Roc Nation artist J. Cole took the stage in a sold out show at Sound Academy.

The line outside the venue, about four people wide and extending for a 100 or so meters, was visible as soon as you turned onto Polson Street. Concertgoers huddled together in the stinging early winter air hours before the doors opened to see an artist who has yet to release an official album.