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Stolen From Africa is proud to partner with @takethettc for a few community initiatives this month starting with this Thursdays event! Big up to @blackhurstcc @astrosankofa and everyone associated with the “Talking Moving Legacies” campaign. If we don’t tell our stories they would say we didn’t exist!Join us for a community gathering this Thursday Feb 9th at Blackhurst ( 777 Bathurst st) 5-6pm featuring the Afrofuturistic artists who are a part of the TTC’s monumental Black History Month campaign developed in partnership with AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives.*Limited free refreshments will be provided to youth under 25 by Mama Moss Inc.Flyer features a portrait of Beverly Mascoll...

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It’s that time of the year again! The second annual Bob Marley Day Reggae Skate in downtown Toronto! I know it’s a Monday, but in a few years this day will fall on a Friday and Saturday so you know di ting set ❤️💛💚 Did you know ? Toronto has been declaring February 6 as BOB MARLEY DAY for over 30 YEARS??It’s wild because I know Jamaica’s influence on Toronto’s culture is undeniable today but it wasn’t always widely accepted in Toronto, in fact, it was widely rejected.“If you know your history , then you will know where you’re coming...

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Special Edition of YOU GOOD FAM? With our good friends over at @justicefundto for their first interview with all 3 Founders Yonis (@_yonishassan) , Noah 40 Shebib (@ovo40) and Jermyn (@each1_teach1_j ) Justice Fund Toronto is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting communities in conflict with the law through three strategic priorities; supporting community-led initiatives, reforming philanthropy and creating community infrastructure in the heart of downtown Toronto. Justice Fund is dedicated to the social and economic wellbeing of communities within the GTA. Violence in Toronto continues to be an increasing challenge and youth who experience poverty are impacted more by...

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      They always talk about "Best Producer on the Mic" and say names like Kanye West, Dr. Dre and Q-Tip, amongst others. What hardcore hip hop heads know, is that Canada has long had a serious list of Northern contenders for that title, from Saukrates to Kardinal Offishall and more. But one of the absolute definite legends-in-the-making without question, as both a producer on the mic, an actor, and even a teacher in the community is the Ridgeway OG from Mississauga by way of Scarborough, the original Rich Kidd from Toronto. Bom bom! With so much to discuss...

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In support of Black Mental Health Week:   Stolen From Africa Host Connect Inspire Activate: What youth need from the service sector on March 7, 2022 in support of Black Mental Health Week Register free HERE   Stolen From Africa is a Black Arts education organization founded on creating spaces for dialogue, especially the challenging ones in order to achieve a collective sense of knowledge wisdom and understanding. In order to build community we need non-judgmental spaces where we feel encouraged through vulnerability to speak our truths, especially our youth.   As we transition from African Heritage Month and launch...

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