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Aug 17, 2015 19:02

Rastafest 2015 comes to Downsview Park Sat. Aug. 22 with Johnny Clarke, Warrior King, Lenn Hammond, Carol Brown and others…
Aug 17, 2015 18:48

RASTAFEST 2015 Aug. 22 @ Downsview Park with Johnny Clarke, Warrior King, Lenn Hammond, Carol Brown and others…
Aug 17, 2015 18:26

Jamaica Day Celebrates 25 Years Saturday August 29, 2015 at Wild Water Kingdom with Sanchez, Derrick Morgan, Errol Dunkley, Dorothy Moore & More

Jamaica Day Celebrates 25 Years Saturday August 29, 2015 at Wild Water Kingdom with Sanchez, Derrick Morgan, Errol Dunkley, Dorothy Moore & More….
Aug 17, 2015 18:02

Julion King introduces “Authentic Fridays” of DJs, Bands, Singers and Seminars at new club Sankofa on the Eglinton Strip starting Friday August 21

“We start at 7:00pm at Sankofa Restaurant & Bar this Friday… Been having so many conversations about reggae music and the creation of an infrastructure. […]
Feb 25, 2015 2:01

First Annual Cancer Fundraiser for May Pen Hospital in Jamaica presents stellar talent at it’s Dinner, Show and Dance @ The Jamaican Canadian Centre on March 20

RIGHT/HERE for MORE Details, dig!>>>>> https://www.facebook.com/jamilaonline/photos/a.140640742626965.22594.137566776267695/934948516529513/?type=1&theater
Feb 25, 2015 0:49

AN HISTORIC DOUBLE CENTURY!: West Indies Opening Batsman Chris Gayle Makes Unique Cricket Mark with the FIRST EVER DOUBLE/CENTURY In A World/Cup-Inning (138 balls, 9 fours-&-16 sixes)

Peep the Article right/here>>>> http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/Cricket-World-Cup–Chris-Gayle-hits-first-ever-World-Cup-200
Feb 13, 2015 20:07

Three-time consecutive Reggae Juno winner Exco Levi defends his crown against Tasha-T, Steele, Kirk Diamond & Mikey Dangerous at March 15 Juno Awards in Hamilton

The 2015 JUNO Awards The 2015 JUNO Awards air Sunday, March 15 on CTV and CTV GO from Hamilton’s First Ontario Centre, with additional broadcast […]
MARIE CAREY HAS EPIC LIP/SYNCH FAIL & GETS CALLED-OUT BY LADY SAW AT JAMAICA JAZZ&BLUES FESTIVAL

Singer Maria Carey was caught lip/synchining recently at the Jamaican Jazz&Blues Festival and was called out by reggae singer Lady saw. Here’s what Lady Saw […]
Jan 15, 2015 0:03

Russell Peters asks “What the (F-)?&#@” he gotta do to get Industry insiders respect in lengthy U.S. podcast

Russell Peters on Brian Keppleman’s “The Moment” podcast on the Grantland wdbsite. Listen to the Interview HERE>>>>>>: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=12161397 http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=12161397
Jan 8, 2015 17:47

Jamaican dub poet Yasus Afari tours Europe

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/609676572491492/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular YASUS AFARI “Yes, I have had my share of persons who tried to put I down on the basis of my RASTAFARI faith […]
Dec 29, 2014 16:37

HOLR! new Fashion Beauty & Lifestyle magazine on newstands now!

Art Director Seyyeed Matthew; Managing Editor Rise Levy; Entertainment Editor Ryan B. Patrick; Publisher Neil Shelton; Editor-in-Chief Ingrie Williams; Director of Business Operations Alain P. […]
Dec 26, 2014 23:19

Reading Haiti: Ten Books for 2014 by The Public Archive

Reading Haiti: Ten Books for 2014 by The Public Archive Our annual round-up of notable books from 2014 features novels and journals, translations and epistles, […]
Oct 6, 2014 12:56

Dub Poet Michael St. George’s stellar, new CD “Face Your Fears Or Die” raises the bar on recorded poetry with music…by dubzz/poet-at/large! Clifton Joseph

BY dubzz/poet/at/large! CLIFTON JOSEPH Internationally-renowned dub/poet Michael St. George’s new CD “Face Your Fears Or Die” is a stellar achievement that solidly solidifies the Hamilton-Ontario-based […]
Sep 29, 2014 0:10

Minted Artist: Kwame Delfish designs limited edition 1/2-oz fine silver gold-plaited coins for The Royal Canadian Mint

http://www.mnialive.com/articles/kwame-delfish-toronto-based-artist-of-antiguan-and-montserrat-heritage-receives-high-honour-from-roy http://www.kwamedelfish.com/
Sep 28, 2014 19:45

EGLINTON WEST PICTOGRAPH: Tribute or Diss? Controversial alleyway behind Eglinton & Oakwood designated “Reggae Lane” by City officials

http://joshcolle.ca/index.php/2-uncategorised/235-616-vaughan-road http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/4760254-eglinton-west-s-music-history-gives-beat-to-street-name/ http://www.blogto.com/music/2013/02/tracking_the_birth_of_reggae_culture_in_toronto/ NY33.57 ACTION Adopted Ward:15 Report Request – Lane Naming – South of Eglinton Avenue West, East of Oakwood Avenue as “Reggae Lane” […]

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Jul 23, 2014

Radical Black Reading: Summer 2014

Image: Naseer Arafat, A very old bookshop in the old city in Nablus, West Bank. by The Public...
Sep 20, 2013

Can a White Director Make a “Great” Black Movie? Black Director John Singleton asks provocatively in Hollywood Reporter Guest Column

John Singleton: Can a White Director Make a Great Black Movie? (Guest Column) 9/19/2013...

PHOTOS of Rap's new LookMore in PHOTOS of Rap's new Look

PHOTOS OF RAP’S “RESTAURANT MAKEOVER”

Jan 9, 2013 20:24

Rap’s Restaurant on the Eglinton Ave West strip, just east of Oakwood Ave, home of “authentic Jamaican dishes”, featuring its popular...

BARBERS AND BEAUTY SALONSMore in BARBERS AND BEAUTY SALONS

Caribbean Tales announces special partnership with “Islands of the Caribbean.

Aug 11, 2013 17:40

CEO Caribbean Tales, Frances-anne Solomon (center) is joined by IOTC representatives The CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase, in a unique partnership...

The Caribbean Tales Film Festival World Premiere for 2013 “No Bois Man No Fraid” by Trinidadian & Tobago’s Christopher Laird 5 August 2013
documentary: “MARCUS GARVEY:Look For Me In The Whirlwind” 11 January 2013
PHOTOS OF RAP’S “RESTAURANT MAKEOVER” 9 January 2013
NEW BIZ ON THE BLOCK 9 January 2013
EGLINTON TV 5 January 2013
ACCENTS ON EGLINTON BOOKSTORE, 1790 Eglinton Ave West EVENTS 3 January 2013

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013More in BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013

Broken News!!! Broken News!!!! Lyriq Bent joined by Louis Gossett Jr., Cuba Gooding Jr., Aunjanue Ellis as stars in Clement Virgo’s film adaptation of “The Book of Negroes”

Feb 4, 2014 19:48

Aunjanue Ellis, Louis Gossett Jr., Cuba Gooding Jr. Board ‘The Book of Negroes’ Adaptation NEWS BY TAMBAY A. OBENSON FEBRUARY 4,...

Middle of Nowhere 14 February 2013
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TODAY’S LISTINGS TUESDAY FEB 12 12 February 2013
The Big Black History Month Big Blackboard List…..Saturday February 9 Edition 9 February 2013
TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL 4 February 2013

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Jacqueline Stewart on L.A. Rebellion Shorts II Sunday, February 10 at 5pm

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Harlem Underground presents scintilating series “Black is Beautiful Art House Mondays” with art by Trudi Ferguson, Ricardo McRae, Legin & Carl Cassell; Live Jazz downstairs with Neil Brathwaite Band & DJ Blackcat spinning upstairs, Feb 16 & 23

Feb 13, 2015 18:58

Black is Beautiful Art House Monday February 16th – Trudi Ferguson, Ricardo McRae, Legin & Carl Cassell February...
“Book of Negroes” Clement Virgo’s adaptation of Lawrence Hill novel airs as 6-part mini-series on Cbc Tv Wednesdays at 9 p.m. and on B.E.T in U.S. in February

website: http://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/the-book-of-negroes.html#.VK8B0WfJCSo Based on author Lawrence Hill’s award-winning...
8 January 2015
Toronto Black Film Festival returns Feb. 10 to 15; opens with Spike Lee presents “manos sucias” by Josef Wladyka

WEBSITE: www.torontoblackfilm.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/torontoblackfilmfestival 3rd Edition of TBFF –...
8 January 2015
What It Is! & Hot Stepper’s JAMPACKED JAM for NYE @ the Rivoli: house on the Groundfloor w/ Jason Palmer, Yogi, Blueprint & drumbeats by Santosh….&Upstairs: Dave Campbell, Paul E. Lopes & Mike Tull

Dec 29, 2014 18:01

Time to wrap up the year at the best party in town! What It Is! and Hot Stepper’s collaboration brings together a massive...
Trumbipolous Trumpeter & Musical Warrior Reverend Howard Moore is Turning FIFTY! WTF! Party! Friday, January 23 at The Rex Hotel

Dec 27, 2014 2:42

Shocking as it may be, your beloved Howard Moore has actually almost made it half a century!!!INicole & the Moore family...
King Stitchie, Judy Mowatt & Queen Banton headline Big New Year’s Day Show at the Jamaican Canadian Centre Jan. 1st

Dec 27, 2014 0:42

LIVE IN CONCERT STITCHIE, JUDY MOWATT & MORE…. Thursday Jan. 1, 2015 Time: 7PM Cost: Advance $30 @ The Jamaican...
To Kwanzaa or Not to Kwanzaa? Do You Kwanzaa? Two different views

Dec 26, 2014 22:03

NO “WHY I DON’T DO KWANZAA” BY Bruce Dixon, Black Agenda Report managing editor: I don’t do Kwaanza,...
Reunited Messenjah plays Friday November 14 at Tattoo, 567 Queen St. West in Toronto

Oct 10, 2014 23:09

Members: Rupert Harvey (lead vocals,guitar and founding member) Haile Yates (Percussion) Robert Stephenson (Drums &...
BREAKING NEWS!!!! BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! Burning Flames leader and owner “Onyan” resigns from Band reports Observer Radio in Antigua

Oct 10, 2014 12:17

Observer Radio in Antigua has broken the news that “Onyan”, leader and owner of the band “Burning Flames”,...
An intimate evening with Chelsea Stewart & Band Nov 1 @ Jamaican Canadian Centre

Oct 2, 2014 11:33

Chelsea Steward’s Message: I am very happy to announce that I will be performing my #1 single ‘OVER YOU’...