Media plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions, beliefs, and understanding of the world around us. For the Black community, accurate and diverse representation in the media is crucial for breaking down stereotypes, promoting unity, and fostering...
A New Weekly Series on Unity and Empowerment Dear valued readers, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new weekly article series, "Mkutano: Bringing Black Canada Together." This exciting series aims to unite, inspire, and empower our Black Canadian...
Managing a Project” differs from “Project Management.” The former is often a function of “position of appointment” ─not essentially underpinned by the requisite proficiency in project management.”— Errol Gibbs
Targeting the heart of Toronto, the new ACBN Marketplace store will occupy the spacious, modern retail space with various vendors from the African Diaspora. The grand opening is waiting for negotiations to finish but are currently identifying additional vendors to join the store, featuring special promotions, giveaways, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the community and celebrate the launch.
Leading up to the ACBN Legacy Symposium I thought it would be good to sharpen our networking skills with 5 key tips on building relationships in person. As you know we have the king of Networking Dr. George Fraser who will be dropping gems but we should be prepared...
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 17, 2023 More than 100 Black community leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals from across Ontario are slated to attend the fourth annual Legacy Symposium sponsored by Alterna Savings from February 24-25 at...
Join us for our 5-year anniversary as we roll out our strategy for the next 5 years ahead. Thank you to DF Media Productions for putting together a review of our past 5 years as narrated by Co-Executive Director Ryan Knight. Thank you to the cofounders of ACBN:...
Five years ago, while participating in entrepreneurial programs for Black youths, Ryan Knight and a group of other aspiring entrepreneurs saw a gap in scaling support for Black businesses in Canada. Black Youths graduated from the entrepreneur programs with nowhere to...
Images: Credit to the Black Cultural Centre for Nova ScotiaScreenshots and ApologyStamp Image - Credit: © Canada Post Corporation NB: Language alert: quoted terms reflect those used at the time. By Erica Phillips, BA, MA Black men and women supported Canada’s...
Credit: Nova Scotia Museum By Erica Phillips, BA, MA When most people think of contributors to Canada’s war efforts and those who served with distinction, they have one type of person in mind. Black Canadians have served with honour— even pre-confederation. Navy man...