Now, Stephen Smith is "seeking some vindication, some acknowledgment that he was not at fault, that this should have not happened in the first place, nor will it happen again."

In this commentary piece, Oscar Baker III, who is a Black and Mi’kmaw journalist, discusses why his communities are hesitant of the COVID-19 vaccines.

In his memoir, Antonio Michael Downing details his youth growing up in Southern Trinidad and moving to Northern Ontario after the death of his grandmother.

The NHL says, “Hockey is for Everyone” but the number of BIPOC players in the league doesn't reflect that with 90 BIPOC players currently in its system, and only 44 of them active.

Anthony writes about self-love, healing and how to spot red flags in a relationship. The book gives a voice to Black women in particular who face unique challenges in the world. 

The pandemic posed both challenges and opportunities for Black-only spaces in Canada, but that didn’t stop members from embracing a sense of community and connection.

From authors like Dionne Brand to artists like Syrus Marcus Ware, Black queer Canadians are an integral part of the country’s Black history and future.

Vulnerabilities like living situations are often left out of the conversation when it comes to discussing higher rates of COVID-19 in racialized communities.

A lack of support and opportunities in Canada's television and film industry has led to a deficit in Black representation both on- and off-screen.

Despite being unable to gather for the new year, people around Canada and the world are continuing to find ways to celebrate and connect with communities.