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Aisha Wickham Thomas

December 7, 2010 Communications

TweetCommunications Consultant & Executive Director, ngoma productions & Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association (CIRAA), Toronto, ON. Born: Toronto, ON Through her communications consulting practice, ngoma productions, Aisha Wickham Thomas specializes in corporate communications, project management, marketing strategy, business plan development, copy editing, speechwriting, event planning and grant proposal writing. In addition to running ngoma productions, she is the [...]

December 4, 2010 Actor

TweetActor / Singer / Entertainer, Toronto, Ontario. Born: Oakville, ON. Arlene Duncan is an acting, singing, and songwriting triple threat. Best known for her current role as Fatima Dinssa on the international hit series Little Mosque on the Prairie, for the past 5 seasons, Arlene has enjoyed a long list of professional successes. Born and [...]

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November 27, 2010 Actor

Tweet(The Hon. Dr. Louise Bennett-Coverly was featured in the 1st & 2nd editions of Who’s Who in Black Canada. In recognition of her many contributions, we would like to pay homage to the great Miss Lou.) Folklorist / Performer / Author, Toronto, ON. Born: Kingston, Jamaica. The Hon. Dr. Louise Bennett-Coverley, otherwise affectionately known by her [...]

November 22, 2010 Entertainment

TweetJazz Musician / CEO, Brownman Music Inc. & Browntasauras Records, Toronto, ON. Born: Trinidad. Called “Canada’s preeminent Jazz trumpeter” by NYC’s Village Voice and considered one of the most acclaimed improvisers residing in Canada, Brownman, born on the small Caribbean island of Trinidad, is a multiple award-winning NYC-schooled protégé to his teacher, Grammy-winning trumpet legend, Randy Brecker. [...]

November 12, 2010 Entertainment

TweetFilmmaker & Producer / Editor, CBC, Toronto, ON. Born: Toronto, ON. As an artist, editor and filmmaker, Lucius Dechausay has held a number of different positions in the entertainment industry. His short films and animations have garnered him awards at film festivals, both in Canada and the United States, and he has worked on nationally televised [...]

November 3, 2010 Entertainment

TweetMusic Producer / Owner, Swing Low Productions, Toronto, ON. Born: Toronto, ON. For over two decades, Orin Isaacs has been a keeper of the funky music flame North of the 49th parallel. Whether it be electrifying audiences with his prowess on the bassguitar, composing music for hit TV shows or producing Gold & Platinum selling albums. Orin [...]

November 2, 2010 Educator

TweetManaging Partner, Tanjola Entertainment, Toronto, ON. Born: St. Kitts. Ivan Berry is a music industry icon. Michie Mee… Dream Warriors… Keshia Chanté… Tom Green… Glenn Lewis… Wyclef… Shiloh… These artists have all benefited from Ivan Berry’s guidance. Ivan is a winner and he works with winners. Artists he’s worked with have sold millions of records [...]

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October 19, 2010 Entertainment

TweetArt Director/ Visual Art Director, Toronto, ON. Born: Toronto, ON. Ashley McKenzie-Barnes is a visionary within the artistic realm, whose passion for art was recognized at a very young age. She has been involved in the arts since childhood, with her talent becoming evident while she was still in daycare, leading her to start a [...]

September 27, 2010 BHM Feature

Tweet(Originally profiled Sept. 27/2010. Re-posted today as part of our special Black History Month tribute highlighting 28 of Canada’s top influencers & trailblazers.) President, PhemPhat Entertainment Group, Toronto, ON. Born: Montreal, QC. Throughout her career, Ebonnie has distinguished herself as a special talent dedicated to the growth of others and the support of charitable causes. [...]

September 9, 2010 Entertainment

TweetCreative Director, Pennant Media Group, Toronto, ON. Born: Toronto, ON. Kevin Pennant brings more than 18 years of progressive communications and media relations experience to Pennant Media Group (PMG). He has previously served as Director of Public Relations and co-founder of The Publicity Group – a boutique public relations company he helped found with actress [...]

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August 20, 2010 Actor

TweetNovember 1950 – October 22, 2010 On August 14, 2010, we first had the pleasure of speaking with Denis to set-up his profile on our site. By the time it was posted a mere six days later, it was if we had known him forever. His energy was infectious, and his charisma endearing. He was [...]

July 30, 2010 Arts

TweetEvent Planner / Consultant, Joan Pierre & Associates, Markham, ON / Associate Professor, York University, Toronto, ON. Born: Trinidad & Tobago. Joan Pierre has worked for over 25 years in project management, fundraising, arts and administration. In 2009, she became an Associate Professor at York University. As a Consultant, she has worked with: Mirvish Productions for the [...]

July 29, 2010 Community

TweetDedicated to preserving the tradition of the J’ouvert and The Blue Devils (a.k.a. Jab Molassie)! J’ouvert (a.k.a. “Dutty Mas”) is the foundation of Carnival, as we know it today. In Trinidad, J’ouvert is traditionally played at night between midnight and sunrise. It’s widely believed that when the Africans were freed from slavery they celebrated for [...]

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TweetAssociate Professor of Geography, York University, Toronto, ON. Born: Ghana. Dr. Joseph Mensah joined York University in 2002 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor of Geography, with tenure, in 2005. He is currently the Coordinator of International Development Studies at York, with a cross-appointment to the Department of Geography . Research areas: Critical [...]
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