RICH KIDD – “IN MY OPINION” RELEASE PARTY w/ Raz Fresco Music by Meka, Wristpect, DJ Nana Hosted by Lowkey, Sir Lancelot Thursday, April 25, 2013 @ Wrong Bar (1279 Queen St. W.) Doors: 10 PM | 19+ Cover: $10 (includes...

Date & Time February 27, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Spike Lee is a globally-famous director, producer, writer and actor. Having worked on some amazing film successes like Malcom X, She’s Gotta Have It and Inside Man, it’s not often one gets an opportunity to meet such an important person to the history of film. The Underground is present to host this Meet & Greet on February 27th with Shelton Jackson “Spike” Lee. The...

  YOUNG, BLACK & GIFTED Presents the 3rd Annual DARE II DREAM “An Inspiring Celebration of Youth Excellence!” The Jamaican Canadian Centre 995 Arrow Road, Toronto, ON (Hwy 400 and Finch) Saturday, February 16, 2013 @ 7:00pm STARRING Ms. Jully Black - Juno Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Stacy Ann Buchanan - Actress/Model/Producer Pastor Marvin Clarke - Youth Speaker SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE Grammy Award...

TAKING THE LEAP From Film Festivals to TV or Movie Theatres Feb, 16 | 3pm | Carlton Cinema | Free admission Hosted by Darleen Hendrickson Breaking through to the next level can be extremely difficult and scary. A panel of Black Canadian filmmakers on the move share their wealth of knowledge and experience. They discuss challenges regarding diversity in the industry, having a voice, and authenticity of their storylines. Learn about the...

The Knowledge of Self Series brings to you a introduction and Presentation about the 5% NATION and its influence on hip  hop culture  brought to you by the God Born King M Allah of the Almighty Shing Shing Regime. This is a Free event held at the Manifesto Building 37 Bulwer St. Spadina North of Queen in Toronto  for all those that want to learn more about the 5% Nation, its origins, 5% teachings, who are the early God MC’s and...

  Les Fondation Reposent sur les Origines Au-delà de l’acceptation de soi, existe la fierté d’être FRO promeut la connaissance, l’acceptation et la célébration de nos origines. (les Fondations Reposent sur les Orgines / Foundations Rely on Origins) Venez le 11 février discuter avec la très talentueuse Jenny Salgado auteure compositeur et interprète et l’historien Jean St-Vil Artiste-militant et supporter d’un...

TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ – The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) announced today the line-up for the inaugural festival running from February 13th- 17th.. TBFF is proud to celebrate diversity within the black community through films that matter.With exciting films from all over the world, an online program, an industry panel and parties, the first edition of the TBFF shines a cinematic spotlight on Toronto’s Black...

Let’s Talk Hip Hop Calling community workers, educators, teachers, artists  & hip hop enthusiasts. Join in on a critical conversation about integrating Hip Hop into education. Format will be a short presentation by Sam Seidel followed by open conversation.  We will have time to make connections to allow for future collaborations.  Bring business cards, flyers, contact info with you. Sam will have copies of his book for sale or...

  as part of Black History Month February 1st to 25th, 2012 – www.FonduAuNoir.ca Montreal, January 11th, 2012 – The Fabienne Colas Foundation, which is also the founder and organizer of the Montreal International Black Film Festival, celebrates Black History Month. It is therefore proud to announce TD as the main sponsor and official presenter of Fade to Black, an event which will be held, in collaboration with Astral, from...

February 4, 10, 11, 18, 23 2013 L’Astral, 305 Sainte-Catherine ouest, Montreal, QC Ticket Price: $12.50 http://frobruary.com/ The Frobruary Festival is a multi-disciplinary festival featuring music, conferences, workshops and discussions. Frobruary is a dynamic movement aimed at educating and helping Black communities fully embrace their natural beauty. Our activities are held as part of Black History Month from February 1 to 28,...