This year’s theme, “Speak It. Live It. Do It.” challenges us to speak truthfully, live purposefully, and act with intention in building and shaping the future for stronger Black communities. It calls on us to embrace the full power of our voices, our values, and our actions.
By Sewordor Toklo, Director – Black Youth for Social Innovation (BYSI)
After the murder of George Floyd, a national study by Dr. Jared Wesley and Seon Yuzyk revealed that Black youth lacked mentorship and clear pathways to leadership. Black…
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By: Akunna Izugbokwe
A Lifetime of Sacrifice and Success: The Father of Cancer‑related Health Technology Assessment in Canada, Dr. Anthony Fields
In a healthcare system that has historically overlooked the needs of Black populations,…
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In the 2026 Black History Month Magazine issue, we published an article titled "Timothy Noel – Soul for the Stollery" under the byline of Derodene "Dee" Paul. It has since come to our attention that the article as published did not accurately…
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