Society & Culture

Karen Burke has been the director of The Toronto Mass Choir for the last twenty three years. She is professor of music at York University. She shares with us on how she help start “The Evolution Of Gospel Music”, some of it’s history, what it takes to put on the […]

If you are looking to do something special on this upcoming Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2011) in Toronto, you may want to check out “The Heartbeat Concert” on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the luxurious, Pacha Lounge, 1305 Dundas West in Toronto (http://www.pachalounge.net/ ). According to the promoters, Wolfpixstar and […]

The power of the media is already big and growing each day. How can Blacks get more involved in and have a positive impact in today’s media world? In this episode, we talk with Michelle Lynch, president of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists (CABJ). Michelle is also Coordinator of […]

With today being Martin Luther King Day in the United States, in this video from 2010, Tavis Smiley examines Martin Luther King, Jr.’s stand against the Vietnam War and the influence of his legacy today. Tavis speaks with scholars and friends of King, including Cornel West, Vincent Harding and Susannah […]

Sherman Moore is a overcomer with a great attitude. Why? ; Because he is having a great life even though he has sickle cell for over fourty years. Mr. Moore grew up in Barbados. He came to Toronto when he was thirteen years old and worked for

Dr. Waldo Johnson is a social scientist at the University of Chicago. Dr. Johnson has recently written a book titled, “Social Work with African American Males: Health, Mental Health and Social Policy”, which provides a excellent understanding of the plight of African American men. Here is a description of “Social […]