Black History Month invites us into something deeper than celebration. It asks us to slow down, to listen more intentionally, and to expand our understanding of the stories, challenges, and contributions that have shaped Canada in ways many of us were never fully taught. For our community, this month is an opportunity not only to reflect, but to grow together — to learn how we can better support and advocate for Black women in Canada through awareness, education, and meaningful action. Many...

Celebrating Black History Month and Black Brilliance of Empowering Women in our Community across Canada

When I saw the recent racist imagery shared involving the President Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, what upset me the most wasn’t just the offensiveness of it, it was how this deeply rooted kind of dehumanization still exists. No matter how accomplished, educated, or influential someone is, racism attempts to reduce people to less than their full humanity. That is the real problem at the core of moments like this. What I keep coming back to is how Michelle Obama has consistently...