Go on angels wings. Sleep, knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of many. Charles Roach – Lawyer.Activist.Advocate.Poet.Artist.Musican ~ Afro-Canadian Giant. 1934-October 2, 2012 Reflections: There is much that we as youth can learn from the life of this exemplary Afro-Canadian, this man was uncompromising in his beliefs.
Even before she opened her mouth to speak, her authority was unmistakable. You could almost tell from the tilt of her head, jaw firm; the bold printed saffron colored scarf resting easy on her shoulders, settled, grounded in her chair, forearms resting loosely on the arms and feet planted squarely on the ground. But what… Read More Portrait of an ancestral voice in a contemporary world – Afua Cooper
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Folks, So I promised to keep you updated as to my work at AfroCanadaViews and I am doing my best to keep my word. Tonight was the first sort of research event to set the ground work for the first interview which will take place this Saturday. Our first ‘Giant’ is the indomitable, intelligent and… Read More Authors at HarbourFront – Dr. Afua Cooper & co
Grenadian Producer, Radford Ettienne has coped the prestigious award for ‘Best Producer’ in this year’s African Entertainment Awards (AE Awards) ceremony recently held in Toronto, Canada. Radford who has worked in the in the industry for many years dating back to his native Grenada is widely respected in Canadian music circles. Highlights include hits with… Read More Grenadian Producer cops award for Best Producer at 2012 AE Awards
This past Sunday, September, 15, 2012, heralded the start of a new phase in my journey here in Canada. On the invitation of renowned photographer and founder of the blog afrocanadaviews.blogspot.ca, Mr. Carlos Ferguson (http://www.carlosfergusonphotography.com/), I was invited to participate in a project that would attempt to document, chronicle, narrate with a personal eye, our every day African-Canadian… Read More A new phase in the journey
It is often said that there are two kinds of people, those who sit and complain there are problems and those who identify problems and seek out solutions. Well I am here to bring your attention to young lady who fits the latter category. Introducing Ms. MALAIKA BROOKS-SMITH-LOWE. You may remember her as our ‘Made… Read More The Grenada Goat Diary Project ~ Implications for economic development
Our beloved Caribbean Isle of Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique is one of the 41 countries that will be participating in the 2015 games. As part of this initiative, artist Donna Guerra created ‘THE GRENADA PIANO’. This piano currently resides under the canopy of the Sony Centre on Front Street for all to view and appreciate.
Reaffirmation: ”When you find that which you are meant to do you won’t need anyone’s approval instead you will be passionate!”
