Black Stories and Inspiration

The St. Thomas University Black Student Association (STUBSA) is a student-run society known for encouraging resilience, community and pride in providing multicultural identity to STU.  Gabriel Prah, a third-year social work student from Ghana, is this year's president of STUBSA.  Prah came to Canada alone, hoping to build a higher education that would strengthen his future.  But his arrival was met with travel sickness, bound to his room, alone and sick. This experience, along with the generosit

The group chat discusses a food pricing debate that began this week on Canadian television.

Surrey Schools marks Black Excellence Day Jan. 15

Toronto-based actor and playwright, Natasha Mumba’s debut play raises questions about the tension between personal success, familial obligations, and geopolitical power struggles

Topicals said it closed a funding round backed by Angel Reese and Rema as the skincare brand expands global distribution and leans on culture-led capital amid tighter institutional funding.

Black excellence was recognized in select categories at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, but snubbed in many others.

Redemption Bank: How former Trump official Ashley Bell and MLK's daughter Bernice King created an experiment in racial equity through financial power

Four million Americans live within 1 mile of a data center. The communities closest to them are “overwhelmingly” non-white.

Researcher and writer Jennifer Dow worked alongside New Brunswick's Education and Early Childhood Department to create a Black history book for young students, teachers and the public.

From classic films to new originals and Black-led podcasts, here’s what’s new and Black on Netflix for January 2026.

Prize-winning historian Martha S. Jones's The Trouble of Color explores the way racial classifications in America have impacted Black families and identity.

Get the key insights into the Black audience trends and identities that brands need to know to earn Black consumers’ buying power, influence, and loyalty in 2026 and beyond.

Cloverdale Traditional School hosted event celebrating Black Excellence Day

Free event will be at Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Ave) on Feb. 6 from 4-7 p.m.

(Kingston, Ontario) A travelling exhibition, A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada, opens today, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in the Market Wing Cultural Space at Kingston City Hall.

Rap legend Michie Mee will be featured in a Canada Post stamp collection honouring Canadian hip-hop trailblazers, alongside Maestro Fresh Wes and Muzion.

The policy of providing guaranteed cash incomes has gained momentum in recent years. This tool to tackle inequality has the potential to address racial resentment.

Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' has dominated the box office, shaped cultural conversation and sparked academic study. Even without major awards, the film has already won where it matters most.

Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller unveiled the theme for this year’s Black History Month in Nova Scotia Wednesday morning.

MLK Holiday DC returns with events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and fight for justice and equity. Join the celebration Jan. 12-19.

The African Nova Scotian Research Ethics Project aims to create a framework for how researchers can go into communities without causing harm while producing work that benefits residents.

Researcher and writer Jennifer Dow worked alongside New Brunswick's Education and Early Childhood Department to create a Black history book for young students, teachers and the public.

An all-Black cast, a classic sport, and a very Canadian story. “Cool Sweepings” is a new comedy series that brings diversity to the ice like never before. “This incredible diverse environment, bringing people together, a sport like curling in which typically people might think Jamaicans or immigrants aren’t a part of, we’re trying to say […]