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Meet GUAP’s Top 30, Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals for Blacklist 2024 

Meet GUAP’s Top 30, Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals for Blacklist 2024  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Blacklist is back for it’s 7th year. Continuing to build a legacy of hope, resilience, excellence, power, joy and more than we can even comprehend.
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Obsidian Theatre calls on Torontonians for help to keep Black stories centre stage 

Obsidian Theatre calls on Torontonians for help to keep Black stories centre stage  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
A local theatre is calling on the community to help them cross the finish line for a fundraising campaign that invests in Black talent.   
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How an artist collective in Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood is making space for Black creatives

How an artist collective in Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood is making space for Black creatives | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Nia Centre for the Arts presented A Black Art Fair, where it showcased over 50 contemporary artworks by 30 Afro-diasporic artists. This year, the event coincided with the city’s Art Toronto week.
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Saffron Walden Museum celebrates Black History Month

Saffron Walden Museum celebrates Black History Month | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Saffron Walden Museum hosted a multicultural literature and culture event to celebrate Black History Month.
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Shining a spotlight on Brantford’s Black community | BrantBeacon

Shining a spotlight on Brantford’s Black community | BrantBeacon | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
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Have You Heard Judi Singh? A Gifted Black Punjabi Singer Returns to the Spotlight —

Have You Heard Judi Singh? A Gifted Black Punjabi Singer Returns to the Spotlight — | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
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A $200 Million Endowment Focused on Black Americans is Taking Shape

A $200 Million Endowment Focused on Black Americans is Taking Shape | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Started in 2020 as a five-year initiative inspired by the racial justice outcry following the police murder of George Floyd, the California Black Freedom Fund plans to expand to a $200 million endowment.
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The Montreal International Black Film Festival presents 70 films this week

The Montreal International Black Film Festival presents 70 films this week | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The talent of Black film makers will be in the spotlight this week at the 21st Montreal International Black Film Festival (MIBFF). The event, which will take place from Sept. 24 to 28, will feature 70 films from some 20 countries, including nearly 40 Canadian films. The festival will feature screenings of both short and feature […]
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'Black History Month Has Gone Quiet': Five Black Women Speak Out On Its Value

'Black History Month Has Gone Quiet': Five Black Women Speak Out On Its Value | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
In 2020, every organisation was scrambling to prove they cared about diversity and anti-racism. Five years on? Crickets. From empty promises to empty calendars, how did Black History month fall off the cultural radar?
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From Somali street food to digital innovation, Black entrepreneurs in Royal Greenwich are shaping the future of business with creativity, resilience, and purpose. This Black History Month, the borough celebrates visionary leaders like Brooklyn Banjoko of Inclusive Stories, Dr. Grace Olugbodui of BeGenio, and Safia Hassan of Roon’s Catering — each proving that diversity is the heartbeat of progress. Their success highlights how Black-led businesses don’t just contribute to the economy — they redefine it.
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How an artist collective in Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood is making space for Black creatives

How an artist collective in Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood is making space for Black creatives | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Nia Centre for the Arts presented A Black Art Fair, where it showcased over 50 contemporary artworks by 30 Afro-diasporic artists. This year, the event coincided with the city’s Art Toronto week.
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BRAVE Festival celebrates Black History Month as part of City of Culture

BRAVE Festival celebrates Black History Month as part of City of Culture | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The two-day event at Bradford Arts Centre will see a variety of performances and workshops.
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Melamoon 2025: Launches a New Era for Black Entrepreneurship in Canada

Melamoon 2025: Launches a New Era for Black Entrepreneurship in Canada | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The inaugural Melamoon event, a landmark collaboration between FACE Coalition and Black Ambition, concluded with a real representation of what inclusive entrepreneurship can look like in Canada.
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Celebrating Black History Month with pride, power, and community spirit

Celebrating Black History Month with pride, power, and community spirit | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
A month-long programme of events in the borough will showcase the achievements and rich contributions of Black communities and Black-owned businesses in Islington.
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Black mistrust is logical and rational: What public health policymakers must learn from Black communities

Black mistrust is logical and rational: What public health policymakers must learn from Black communities | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black communities do not need more reactive inclusion. We need structural change built from trust, not just crisis.
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited - Laurisha Bynoe Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited - Laurisha Bynoe Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Laurisha’s interest in geology began during her childhood in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the island’s volcanic landscapes inspired a fascination with the natural world. That early passion laid the foundation for a career spanning more than 14 years and multiple continents – including North and South America, Oceana, Africa and Asia. Her experience ranges from early-stage exploration to operational leadership, with each phase expanding her expertise and perspective. Among her career mil
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November 21, 2:26 PM
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Black enrollment is down at selective colleges, data shows

Black enrollment is down at selective colleges, data shows | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
An Associated Press analysis finds that the number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions.
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November 21, 2:06 PM
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San Francisco Symphony – Kyle Rivera wins fifth annual Emerging Black Composers Project. | Colin's Column

San Francisco Symphony – Kyle Rivera wins fifth annual Emerging Black Composers Project. | Colin's Column | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
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Advocates fight breast cancer care gaps for Black women in Ottawa

Advocates fight breast cancer care gaps for Black women in Ottawa | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black women in Canada have the highest breast cancer mortality rates. In Ottawa, advocates are stepping up to bridge these gaps.
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#1244 Black Rights in Canada Took This Fight

#1244 Black Rights in Canada Took This Fight | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
“At that period, everybody thought revolution was going to happen.” -Michèle Stephenson
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What Running Teaches Us About Black Lives Matter

What Running Teaches Us About Black Lives Matter | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Personal Perspective: Running carries freedom and fear for Black runners. Discover how history, psychology, and joy reveal why every stride is an act of survival and resistance.
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How Black artists in Canada are using hair to express identity and reclaim power

How Black artists in Canada are using hair to express identity and reclaim power | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Exhibitions from artists like Oluseye are exploring how Black hair is both the medium and the message
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Celebrating the achievements of Black-led business in Royal Greenwich

Celebrating the achievements of Black-led business in Royal Greenwich | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
From food to child development to digital innovation, this Black History Month we are celebrating the drive, creativity and ingenuity of Black-led businesses in Royal Greenwich. Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports said: “Royal Greenwich is a proudly
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Black staff allege Global Affairs Canada discrimination | Ottawa Citizen

Black staff allege Global Affairs Canada discrimination | Ottawa Citizen | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Black Class Action Secretariat's head said 100 former and current Global Affairs staff allegedly faced discrimination and harassment.
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U.S. descendants of slaves and plantation owners visit London, Ont., to explore difficult past — together | CBC News

U.S. descendants of slaves and plantation owners visit London, Ont., to explore difficult past — together | CBC News | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black and white descendants of a family that owned a plantation in South Carolina travelled to London, Ont., to learn more about their ancestor — a man whose legacy casts a long shadow.
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Five years after vowing to hire more Black employees, Bay Street’s enthusiasm for DEI is waning

Five years after vowing to hire more Black employees, Bay Street’s enthusiasm for DEI is waning | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
In The Globe and Mail’s latest survey of BlackNorth signatories, far fewer companies responded to questions about their diversity progress than in prior years
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8 Black-Led Shows You Need To Watch This Fall 2025 | News

8 Black-Led Shows You Need To Watch This Fall 2025 | News | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
From 'Abbott Elementary' to 'The Neighborhood’s' final season, these returning series and fan favorites highlight the power of Black storytelling on both network TV and streaming this fall.
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Black storytellers are taking center stage this fall. From Abbott Elementary’s sharp wit to The Neighborhood’s heartfelt farewell, this season’s lineup celebrates creativity, culture, and community. With powerhouse performances in Beauty in Black, Reasonable Doubt, and All The Queens Men — plus fresh stories like Holy Hustle and War Dawgz — Black-led film and TV continue to define what it means to entertain, inspire, and lead with purpose.

 
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