Presented by RBC Lola Adeyemi is a Nigerian Canadian Immigrant who launched a Food & Beverage Company “It’s Souper”. It’s Souper currently produces Afro-Fusion Soups & Sauces, because Lola felt there was a need to fill the void in the mainstream retail space for African inspired/ethnic recipes made “By Us for All”. Her brand is the first African & Black… View Post
A high energy boundary-bustin’ Muslim-female-led sitcom about a punk rock band has just debuted in Canada. We Are Lady Parts set in London, stars Anjana Vasan, Faith Omole, Juliette Motamed and Sarah Impey as women who bond over the glorious freedoms of punk music; it’s an outlet for their creativity, individuality and in varying degrees, stepping away from tradition. Sarah… View Post
Former Toronto animation professor Deanna Marsigliese has served as Character Art Director at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012 and has contributed to some of its best-loved animated films like Inside Out, Toy Story 4, Soul, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, Incredibles 2, Onward and on June 18th, Luca. Luca is a colourful sea monster living with his family beneath the… View Post
Carla Collins, the Soo’s Pride and Joy, “Comedian, Author, Creator of Chuckle & Chill: Comedic Meditation, Immature Model and Emotional Support Cougar” is one funny glamour girl. I know, I worked with her. Never a day went by without strained stomach muscles laughing at her whip-smart wit and jokes. Carla moved to LA, married Tyrone Power, Jr., starred in her… View Post
By Anne Brodie Charles Officer’s deeply affecting film Akilla’s Escape a “crime-noir about the urban child-soldier” in Toronto looks at the toll taken on Black youth at risk in a cycle of generational poverty, violence and gangsterism. Officer traces the tragic and seemingly immovable pattern back to its roots in Jamaica. A stunning performance by Thamela Mpumlwana as young Akilla… View Post
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