Mission Statement
At Black Voice, we aim to create an inclusive community that strives to achieve equal representation among Black people in Canada. Black Voice is an online platform that delivers relevant, yet engaging content where we can empower and inspire our audience. We use our platform to represent a variety of different stories written by our talented writers and designed by our superb team.
We focus on showcasing images, articles, and creative designs that complement different themes and promote Black identity, intelligence, and success. Our diverse content is created by Black people, for Black people. We want to ensure that our platform acknowledges many complex issues that can be analyzed through an intersectional lens to deeply understand the avenues of success and reemerging challenges that the Black community is confronted with in our rapidly changing world.
Meet The Team
Editorial Team
Sydnee Walcott
Sydnee Walcott is the Managing Editor for both Black Voice and The Newcomer. Outside of wanting to flourish within the journalism world, Sydnee likes to dabble into trying new food places.
Kyle is a Contributing Editor forBlack Voice and The Newcomer. He graduated with a degree in English language and literature from Wilfrid Laurier University, and he loves all things creative. In his free time, he enjoys art and music.
Kyle Quilatan
Aisha Zubair
Aisha Zubair is the Copy Editor for *Black Voice* and *Newcomer* magazines and a published writer passionate about storytelling, creativity, and building connections through words. She hopes to amplify the voices of immigrants, newcomers, and marginalized communities, while creating space for stories and experiences that deserve to be heard. When she’s not writing or editing, Aisha can be found exploring new cities, spending time with friends in Kensington Market, indoor rock climbing, getting lost in a good book, or dreaming of the day she finally sees a moose in real life.
Writing Team
Lavanya Kathirgamanathan
Lavanya “Lava” Kathirgamanathan is a journalist and writer for OLDF with a passion for storytelling and curating stories that inform, inspire, and connect communities. Whether she’s covering local voices, exploring culture, or highlighting meaningful conversations, she enjoys finding the human stories that deserve to be told.
When she’s not writing, you’ll probably find her behind the camera filming food content for social media, always searching for the next great restaurant or hidden gem. Through both journalism and digital storytelling, Lava is excited to contribute creative, engaging stories that amplify diverse perspectives and reflect the communities OLDF serves.
Madhvi Jha is a Writer at Ontario Learning Development Foundation, where she focuses on newcomers’ stories, Black Voice, women’s stories, social issues, and identity. Her work explores themes of resilience, equity, and community across diverse experiences. Passionate about storytelling, Madhvi uses her writing to inform, connect, and inspire change.
Madhvi Jha
Sara Aboulela
Sara Aboulela is a journalist for Black Voice and Newcomer magazines with a passion for storytelling, communications, and digital media. When she’s not writing, you’ll probably find her curled up with a good book, planning her next trip, watching reality TV or a movie marathon, or trying to befriend every cat she meets.
Brooke Reed is a writer for Black Voice and The Newcomer. She is passionate about storytelling and highlighting meaningful topics that connect people from all walks of life. In her free time, Brooke enjoys watching movies, reality television, and playing basketball.
Brooke Reed
Brooke Reed
Social Media Team
Mikyla Viloria
This is Mikyla Viloria. She is currently a third year Political Science student at the University of Toronto. She is also a social media coordinator for Black Voice. Her favorite thing to do is discovering new cafes and writing in her own spare time.