Black Voice

Black Business and Professional Association

By: Priscilla Wiredu  When it comes to discussions centered around business and professionalism, Black people continue to face challenges when finding the proper connections. They also lack trust in their partnerships, coupled with other racial barriers within the workplace.  However, through hard work and initiative, there are focused organizations that cater towards providing resources for […]

Barrier-Breaking Black Entrepreneurs

By: Sydnee Walcott  Over the past few years, there has been a surge among Black entrepreneurs that have the desire to generate their own income independently without relying on a salary or conforming to a company’s protocol. This level of independence comes with a distinct responsibility of managing several duties that are riskier when launching […]

Moves That Make Naomi Campbell Iconic

By: Sydnee Walcott Intelligence transcends beyond the scope of cognitive thinking. The term intelligence is commonly associated with ideas that center around our inner thought process. However, there is talent demonstrated externally that showcases our aptitude to think creatively and transform art into visual appeal. Being successful does not limit us to our thought process, […]

BlackOwnedTO: The Black eBay for Toronto Black businesses

By: Priscilla Wiredu  In today’s savvy business world, Black businesses have unique, safe-space networking that can ensure inclusivity and the chance for local businesses to grow.   BlackOwnedTO is an example of a successful platform that showcases Black businesses.  BlackOwnedTO is a start-up shop in Scarborough Town Centre selling products from local Black entrepreneurs.   Founded by […]

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 […]

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 […]