Black Stories and Inspiration

Against the backdrop of Trump’s return to power, the pressures on Black media and Black journalists have only grown sharper.

Black founders are redefining what fitness looks like and who it’s for.

A new poll reveals that Black women’s priorities are shifting toward care, dignity, and real results. The days of political loyalty without reciprocity are officially over.

OutreachGenius, Happly.AI, were among the winners taking home more money than ever before.

A local theatre is calling on the community to help them cross the finish line for a fundraising campaign that invests in Black talent.   

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.

Saffron Walden Museum hosted a multicultural literature and culture event to celebrate Black History Month.

The Immigrant Memories of Brantford project is a public cultural, heritage and educational program that focuses on researching, sharing and celebrating the legacies of Brantford’s diverse immigrant communities. 

Judi Singh was a gifted and beautiful Edmonton-based jazz singer of African American and Punjabi descent. A song stylist with a buoyant clarity to her tone and sophisticated phrasing, Singh recorded and appeared on Canadian television shows in the 1960s and 70s.

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.

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 […]

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?

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.

It was a Wednesday in August when University of Guelph-Humber Justice Studies alum (class of 2024) Tenisha Noel was studying for her Master of Laws at Osgoode Hall Law School when she got a call in a moment that she described as “profound.” Someone from the Ontario government was calling to let her know that she would be receiving the prestigious 2025 Lieutenant Governor's Lincoln M.

In the final installment of the Global News' series Unheard. Unserved, we look how gender and race can intersect to create even deeper gaps in treatment and outcomes for women.

This is a corrected repetition. The name Rena Jackson has been corrected to Rena Johnson in '4.The SLT Podcast (Serious Leaders Talking)', 1st par.These are our top podcast picks.From insightful conversations about education and leadership, to financial literacy and being vulnerable as a man, these are some of the best black-led podcasts to tuck into this black history month.

Freedom Park, on Niagara Parkway, was the landing spot for Josiah Henson, a freedom seeker who, among others, escaped slavery and made his way into Canada at that location.

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.

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.

As winner of the Michael Morgan Prize, Rivera will receive a $15,000 commission and mentorship, and his piece will premiere with the San Francisco Symphony during the 2026–27 season.

Black women in Canada have the highest breast cancer mortality rates. In Ottawa, advocates are stepping up to bridge these gaps.

“At that period, everybody thought revolution was going to happen.” -Michèle Stephenson

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.

Exhibitions from artists like Oluseye are exploring how Black hair is both the medium and the message

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