Resources to Support the Black Community
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Canada is one of the most diverse and safest countries to live in. Toronto, in particular, is a city that embodies diversity and is occupied by various ethnicities. The Black community holds a significant place in the city with its contributions in society. In a large city, it is expected that the […]
POEM: Paving the Way
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan In a world full of fear that intertwines, I pave my way, this path of mine Painting through with emotions, strong and bright I colour my journey with strength and might. – Through my struggles, Big and small, I rise above the weakness, Above it all Whatever challenge that I meet, I […]
Exploring African Dishes From Around The World
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Food is a necessity in order to survive, yet it offers a dimension of innovation that has people celebrating its cultural roots. Food brings families together, creates a legacy among various cultures, reconnects people with their traditions, and brings an unforgettable experience to the table. Many of the popular African dishes restaurants […]
Five Black owned Restaurants in Toronto
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Toronto’s food culture embodies innovation, talent, and unique flavour profiles. The city welcomes a variety of different dishes that offer an invigorating experience. The food scene reflects Toronto’s multicultural population and provides a variety of different options for everyone’s palette. Some of these flavours are unheard of due to their innovative and […]
Black Owned Skin Care Brands
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Black owned products are not praised enough for the hard work that goes into perfecting a formula for different skin tones and skin conditions. These formulas include innovation that breaks barriers as healthy ingredients are a central focus. In fact, many Black creators in the beauty community do not get enough recognition […]
Black Influencers in Social Media You Need to Hear About
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan In 2020, since the COVID-19 pandemic, social media has been one of the biggest platforms to gain worldwide recognition. The lockdown created an atmosphere for people to grow and create content while staying home, which led to popular content creators and new advanced skills. According to statistics on Zippia, only 7.2 per […]
Poetry: FIGHTING FOR MY RIGHTS
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Freedom for me Is not always Granted. I always wonder, How would it be? Then again, I am dark skinned Not a lot of Good outcomes. For my skin colour Or the way I look Right now, My mind is thinking, Intrusive thoughts, Yelling, Screaming. Reasoning with myself that It is okay, […]
Poetry: My Brown Skin
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan My Brown Skin Born with power Melanin queen Every day, every hour People may look at me But that is fine Ignorance is bliss And this skin is mine for life. My Brown Skin Holds truth and fear Sometimes it worries me What might be near, Racism, Colourism, Discrimination, and more, Why […]
Let’s Talk About: Zanana Akande
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Zanana Akande is a woman who embodies bravery, power, and strength as she represents one of the many voices in Canada who created a diverse environment in the political world. In 1937, Akande was born in the heart of Toronto, a city filled with diversity, innovation, and culture. While growing up in […]
Take a Look: Black Authors You need to Discover
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan In life, we all have a unique story to tell. Our stories are what shape the plot authors get to write about. Globally, in just a year, over 500,000 to 1,000,000 books are written from a variety of different genres including horror, mystery, thriller, humor, and action. These genres cater towards a […]