Written by Adedoyin Ajayi In commemoration of the International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade – March 25. “Mr. Garner,” she said, “why you all call me Jenny?” “Cause that’s what’s on your sales ticket, gal. Ain’t that your name? What you call yourself?” “Nothing,” she said. Beloved, Toni Morrison …
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Trudeau, Poilievre both have much to offer Canada
March 17th, 2024by Wyzdom McCalla-Rodol The two bitter political rivals have hurled attacks at each other since the …
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Read morePan-African Diasporas: Catalysts to African Development
February 18th, 2024by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Diaspora: the movement, migration or scattering of a people away from an …
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Read moreUnited States, China & Others – The Rise of a new Cold War
December 9th, 2023by Srishti Negi “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” – Shakespeare op …
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Read moreby Wyzdom McCalla-Rodol The two bitter political rivals have hurled attacks at each other since the days of the Harper government but, the ideals they both represent don’t conflict as much as we might think. In approval ratings, they both receive a failing grade. However, in both policy and message, where one is weak, the …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Diaspora: the movement, migration or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland. Merriam-Webster dictionary Pan-Africanism: a movement for the political union of all African nations Merriam-Webster dictionary The two terms hold synonymous weight in tandem with each other. On one hand you have the diaspora, centered around …
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by Srishti Negi “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players” – Shakespeare opined in the late 16th century, writing these memorable and insightful lines in his play ‘As You Like It’. And this dictum for ages immemorial has, consciously or unconsciously, represented the international stage at large. Now the …
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by Ian Xu After a decade under conservative leadership, Canada’s largest city and economic capital once again has a progressive leader. Mayor Olivia Chow, former NDP MP and ex-Toronto city councilor, assumed the position on July 12, stepping into the post with a wealth of experience in community organizing, city politics, and a previous assignment …
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At the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, Maya Kirti Nanan, Founder of the Autism Siblings and Friends Network (ASFN), was chosen as the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year for 2023. She received the award from His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, …
By Ian Xu Any survey of recent Canadian history will reveal that Canadian youth haven’t had much impact on politics and civil society compared with the rest of our demographic elsewhere. This really shouldn’t be the case – democracies like ours are literally built on citizen participation. Besides, unjust, consequential discourses and practices often take …
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It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) shares the unfortunate news of the untimely passing of Dr Henry Charles, a sterling champion of youth causes and an invaluable partner of the CYC. This profound loss has sent shockwaves through the youth sector, leaving us bereaved and profoundly saddened …
by Jada Chambers I once saw a graveyard come alive. It’s also the biggest graveyard I’ve ever seen. This place is called Baliceaux, a 142.1 km² island in the Caribbean that is part of the nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Baliceaux has a haunting history surrounding the Garifuna people, as beneath the feet …
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Sasha Middleton is one of 20 finalists for this year’s Commonwealth Youth Awards. She is the CEO of Antigua and Barbuda Marine Ecosystems Protected Area Trust Inc., one of several National Conservation Trust Funds in the Caribbean. The project’s mission is to actively fundraise and work with multi-sectoral partners to support the protection, recovery, and …
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