This video documents the disappearing languages of the Eastern Maroons of Moore Town, Jamaica. The languages are (i) Kromanti, a language variety related to the Akan language cluster of West Africa, and (ii) Uol Taim Patwa or ‘Maroon Spirit Language’, a very archaic form of English-lexicon Creole, similar in many ways to the Creole languages of Suriname. The language is presented through Mr Isaac Bernard, one the...

‘Made You Die’ Trayvon Martin Tribute Behind the Scenes Featuring: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) x Dead Prez x mikeflo song + video coming soon… Tweet

This is an incredible story about the power of music and how it can be used for healing. This short clip from the Documentary “Alive inside” introduces us to Henry, an elder who been in the care of a nursing home for 10 years. Though he experiences alzheimer’s disease, music has proven to be useful tool to jog his memory and overall experience of joy. “This is an excerpt from Alive Inside, a documentary about the...

Ahnii, Tansi, Sago, Eglanete’, Hello! ATTN: All Aboriginal Youth In The GTA. This Event Is Priority For Aboriginal Youth BUT Is Also Open To ALL AGES in The ABORIGINAL And HIP-HOP COMMUNITY Of Toronto! Room Capacity Is 120 People! Our team has invited a very special guest to visit Toronto, the true north of the boarder.Noojimawin Health Authority and Equiteam Health Force Presents:”IGNITING THE SPIRIT WITH BROTHER ERNIE...

Video footage of SFA Family/180 Change Street founder “Big Shakes” Opening up of N.O.R.E earlier this month. giving people a sneak preview of his up coming album release. Video clip also includes N.O.RE giving 180 Change Street a Shout out! Shakes (Sam) was a recent contestant in Kevin O’Leary’s Redemption Inc which air nationwide on CBC. This reality game show gave ex- cons a chance to win $100,000 towards their...

I Get Out Challenges the World to Celebrate Black Females beyond the months of February & March, Again! On April 15, 2011, The I Get Out Collective presented their first public performance/art show entitled ‘I Get Out’ at the Walnut Studios. This multi disciplinary event was created to challenge the societal confines set on the celebration of Black Females (ie. limited to Black History Month and International Women’s...