Dr. Gervan Fearon named president of Brandon U
Brandon University did not have to go far to find Canadaโs first Black president.
View ArticleHigh school graduates of Jamaican heritage honoured
Adjusting to a new country was not seamless for Samantha Grant. Nothing, though, was going to deter the teenager from seizing the opportunity her father provided to join him in Canada and pursue high...
View ArticleAugustine wants to represent Durhamโs diverse residents
As a Durham resident for the last three decades, Arthur Augustine has seen the dramatic demographic changes in the municipality.
View ArticleFirst-time candidates eager to challenge incumbents
Donโt be fooled by her baby face and youthful demeanour. Munira Abukar, whose leadership, wisdom and strength belie her 22 years, is among 14 contenders seeking to become the Etobicoke North (Ward 2)...
View ArticleProminent Ryerson alumni give back to students
In his first year in Ryerson Universityโs Radio & Television Arts (RTA) program, Dwight Drummond was quickly exposed to the financial hardships that many post-secondary students face.
View ArticleNaomi Cowan honoured at Ryerson media awards luncheon
While graduating from Jamaicaโs Campion College was a major milestone on the path to successful adulthood, Naomi Cowan was not fulfilled.
View ArticlePosthumous honour for Raymond Chang
Raymond Chang continues to be celebrated in death as he was in life.
View ArticleCommunity consultation to help at-risk children, families
Concerned members of the community, who want to find ways to improve the welfare of at-risk Black children and families in Toronto, held a consultation meeting at the Jamaican Canadian Association...
View ArticleMcMaster student selected to top mentorship program
While perusing the howstuffworks.com website in Grade 10, Janelle Hinds stumbled on an article detailing how robots work.
View ArticleWomen honoured for empowering themselves and others
Exhausted after working late into the night on a special job project, Emily Mills posted a note on Facebook about feeling like she was always hustling.
View ArticleRemembering Canadaโs Black veterans
At age 95, Roy Heron is feeble and suffering from dementia. Despite the physical challenges, he attended a Remembrance Day ceremony last Saturday at Ryerson University to celebrate Black Canadian War...
View ArticleDwight Drummond shares experience with grads
Do whatever is necessary to achieve your goals. That was Dwight Drummondโs message to Humber College graduates at their recent convocation ceremony, where he was conferred with an honorary degree. The...
View ArticleBlacks have led anti-racism fight in this city โ Dr. Benjamin
By RON FANFAIR In the inaugural lecture bearing her name, Ryerson University social work professor Dr. Akua Benjamin addressed the activism of anti-Black racism and resistance in the city and pointed...
View ArticleWomen recognized at Ryersonโs Viola Desmond event
By RON FANFAIR From the moment she stepped through the door as a Ryerson University social work student in the 1990s, Jennifer Clarke hugely impressed Dr. Akua Benjamin who has played a significant...
View ArticleRyerson hosts Caribbean science, technology think tank
By RON FANFAIR Ryerson University has reached out to a Caribbean Disapora organization seeking to diversify the economies of the region by promoting and supporting science and engineering education,...
View ArticleDr. OโNeil-Green an agent for change at Ryerson
By RON FANFAIR Assimilating into a new country could be challenging as is fitting into a newly-created professional role. Dr. Denise OโNeil Green faced the โdouble whammyโ when she accepted an offer...
View ArticleTech leader honoured by York University
By RON FANFAIR Roger Mahabir took a few courses at York University before transferring to Ryerson University where he graduated. That was over four decades ago. Last week, the technology leader had the...
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