Black Artists

• New opera by Haitian Canadian composer puts Black performers, stories in spotlight

  The opera is based on a play by Haitian poet and playwright Faubert Bolivar, whom David Bontemps befriended when they attended law school together in Haiti.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
  
• Black Culture Celebration hosts first Juneteenth festival in Vancouver: ‘Be joyous’

  The music festival brought together musicians and performers of all backgrounds for an outdoor celebration of Black talent and excellence, meant to be shared and enjoyed by all.

  Perspectives

  Jun 19, 2022
  
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• Toronto hip-hop artist Akintoye uses TikTok to spin pandemic boredom into fame

  Akintoye, a rapper and freestylist, is one of the artists to make TikTok's Black Trailblazers list for Black History Month.

  Entertainment

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Goodbye, Grammys: Why Black artists think the awards show is irrelevant

  Here’s why experts and racialized musicians think the Grammys' relevance is starting to wane.

  Perspectives

  Feb 24, 2021
• Meet the Black Canadian artists pushing for more change months after George Floyd movement

  Global News spoke to four emerging members of Toronto's Black arts community to gauge whether there had been a shift in their industry in the fight against anti-Black racism.

  Perspectives

  Feb 9, 2021
• Montreal’s Black Theatre Workshop honours outstanding artists to kick off Black History Month

  H. Nigel Thomas, a writer and retired University professor, was recognized for his contribution to the development of Black arts and cultural life.

  Features

  Feb 2, 2020
• Black entrepreneurs launch inaugural ‘Our Story’ artisan market in Halifax

  he idea is to showcase the innovation and excellence of African-Nova Scotian artists, bakers and designers, and the unique lens through which they see the world.

  Features

  Feb 24, 2019