Sadiq’s high school experiences inspired her and her friends to start the Black Inclusion Association (BIA), a non-profit group in Calgary that offers scholarships for high school students applying for university, hosts workshops, and recognizes Black excellence.
Read MoreHanupor Apparel was born in Mary Ladipo’s living room back in Nigeria over five years ago and her business has continued to grow and flourish since she immigrated to Canada.
Read MoreWith a history in business and love for fashion, Babatunde is able to connect with her clients and help them become confident in not just their clothes, but also themselves.
Read MoreBlack in Business is a partnership between Afros In Tha City and The Calgary Journal to showcase some of the city’s Black owned business and the people who power them.
The following feature is by Laura Balanko-Dickson of The Calgary Journal.
Read MoreBlack in Business is a partnership between Afros In Tha City and The Calgary Journal to showcase some of the city’s Black owned business and the people who power them.
The following feature is by Cassie Hearn of The Calgary Journal.
Read MoreBlack in Business is a partnership between Afros In Tha City and The Calgary Journal to showcase some of the city’s Black owned business and the people who power them.
The following feature is by Charlotte Holmes of The Calgary Journal.
Read MoreBlack in Business is a partnership between Afros In Tha City and The Calgary Journal to showcase some of the city’s Black owned business and the people who power them.
The following feature is by Lorenzo Gavilan Vargas of The Calgary Journal.
Read MoreBlack in Business is a partnership between Afros In Tha City and The Calgary Journal to showcase some of the city’s Black owned business and the people who power them.
The following feature is by Stephanie Gabriel of The Calgary Journal.
Read MoreBlack in Business is a partnership between Afros In Tha City and The Calgary Journal to showcase some of the city’s Black owned business and the people who power them.
The following feature is by Laura Balanko-Dickson of The Calgary Journal.
Read MoreThe 2022 Calgary Black Film Festival is set to hit screens, both in person and at home starting Thursday the 26th of May, and concluding Sunday the 29th. Viewers will experience stories that bring truth to power, rooted in both joy and resilience.
Read MoreCatch Joelle Tomlinson at this year’s Calgary Black Film Festival Black Market. Tomlinson will be a panelist at the event titled NETWORKING: The How To Rules for Approaching People in the Industry. Learn more at https://calgaryblackfilm.com/
Read MoreThis year, the Calgary Black Film Festival [CBFF] will run both online and in-person from May 26 - 29. Here is what festival Founder Fabienne Colas has to say about the importance of nurturing film production talent within local Black communities and beyond.
Read Moreoualie reflects on the passing of her mother, and in doing so, touches on a larger conversation about how lived experiences shape our concepts of safety.
Read MoreThis article is a part of an ongoing partnership between the Rozsa Foundation and Afros In Tha City in support of Rozsa Foundation's commitment to sharing diverse voices and stories of the Alberta arts community.
Read MoreThis article is a part of an ongoing partnership between the Rozsa Foundation and Afros In Tha City in support of Rozsa Foundation's commitment to sharing diverse voices and stories of the Alberta arts community.
Read MoreFor decades, Will took abuse from the internet. Joke after joke. Everyone talks a big game about Black mental health until moments of adversity arise.
Read MoreBrittney Griner is a Black, queer woman. And for western society, that isn’t enough to fuss about.
Steeven K. is a Congolese-Canadian filmmaker, director and writer currently residing and working in Vancouver. Recently, Steeven was one of 30 recipients of the Telus StoryHive grant for Emerging Black Creators, and is currently working on the pilot episode for a series focusing on the story of a young Congolese immigrant.
Read MoreSince the first pickup in October 2012, the Leftovers Foundation’s volunteer crew has grown the organization, redirecting over-produced goods from bakeries, restaurants, and grocery stores to local nonprofits and charities that provide emergency food services.
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