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Spotlight – Lexus Morgan

My introduction to the world starts with my skin. Even off of the billboards, I am on display for people to examine. That’s when I remember I have vitiligo. For years, people and interviewers would ask different versions of the same question:…

Shirley Romany

Shirley Romany: A Pioneer of Edmonton’s Haircare Industry and Community Builder When Shirley Romany arrived in Edmonton from Trinidad and Tobago in 1963, she brought with her not just the skills of a trained hairstylist but also the determination…

Celebrating Excellence: NBCC Edmonton Awards of Excellence 2026

Celebrating Excellence: NBCC Edmonton Awards of Excellence 2026 Each year, the National Black Coalition of Canada (NBCC) Edmonton chapter brings the community together to celebrate leadership, achievement, and the powerful contributions…

City Councillor Jan Gillett

Driven by a deep commitment to service and representation, Jan Gillet entered public life to help make her city “the best it could be, for everyone.” She believes that leadership should reflect the community it serves: “Representation…
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Celebrating 20 years of 5 Artist 1 Love

Born out of necessity because we’re talking 20 years ago when Black history month came up or in general - i just did not see meaningful representation - not in galleries or doing their own shows or not on a level. There were some artists…