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Politics & Activism

BDM covers political issues and matters of lobbying and influence as it relates to Black entrepreneurs in Canada and the U.S.

4 Black community leaders appointed to Order of Ontario

History & Achievements

4 Black community leaders appointed to Order of Ontario

Click for more details about the winners.

Black-owned strategic insights firm A—B acquires research company Avalanche Insights

Black-owned strategic insights firm A—B acquires research company Avalanche Insights

It has previously developed campaigns for film studio A24, leading civil rights organization Legal Defense Fund, progressive political group Working Families Party, and social justice philanthropic organization Ford Foundation.

Toronto's first Black woman councillor, Beverly Salmon, heralded as a trailblazer in Canada

Politics & Activism

Toronto's first Black woman councillor, Beverly Salmon, heralded as a trailblazer in Canada

Once a trailblazer, activist, and community leader, her career as a nurse and community leader beginning in the 1950s carried her to her election win in 1985, in which she retained her North York seat until 1997.

NAACP travel advisory in Florida drawing mixed reaction from Black business owners

Politics & Activism

NAACP travel advisory in Florida drawing mixed reaction from Black business owners

Black business owners are speaking out against the NAACP for issuing a travel advisory against Black people traveling and living in Florida.

NEXT LEVEL: NDP's Sarah Jama elected next MPP in provincial Hamilton Centre byelection; Connaught Fund giving $250K for Black health equity research

Politics & Activism

NEXT LEVEL: NDP's Sarah Jama elected next MPP in provincial Hamilton Centre byelection; Connaught Fund giving $250K for Black health equity research

"Next Level" spotlights prominent Black Canadians who have been promoted, elevated, or honoured with a prestigious position, award, or monument. Check out Part 7 of the series.

What former mayor John Tory’s resignation means for Toronto’s Black community

What former mayor John Tory’s resignation means for Toronto’s Black community

If we do not act now, then when will we?

Owners of Bruce's Beach, which was formerly taken from a Black family, plan to sell the property to L.A. County for $20M

Owners of Bruce's Beach, which was formerly taken from a Black family, plan to sell the property to L.A. County for $20M

'This is what reparations look like and it is a model that I hope governments across the country will follow.'

The race to save Fillmore — San Francisco's last havens of Black culture

The race to save Fillmore — San Francisco's last havens of Black culture

OPINION: Rev. Amos C. Brown discusses steps that need to be taken to save the neighbourhood.

Marketing agency founder and entrepreneur Mark Harrison to receive prestigious ACA gold-medal award

Social Media & Entertainment

Marketing agency founder and entrepreneur Mark Harrison to receive prestigious ACA gold-medal award

He will receive the ACA gold-medal award on Sept. 29, during presentations at the Strategy Awards in Toronto.

A non-profit in the Waterloo region is working to empower Black youth by addressing issues of exclusion and a lack of belonging

Politics & Activism

A non-profit in the Waterloo region is working to empower Black youth by addressing issues of exclusion and a lack of belonging

A new initiative has been started to provide financial, social, and employment

Molson Coors announces a $1.5M investment in BIPOC organizations through its Justice Project

Politics & Activism

Molson Coors announces a $1.5M investment in BIPOC organizations through its Justice Project

The Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced that it is renewing its

With $1.9M in federal funding, Hamilton and Windsor's Network for Black Entrepreneurs has been established

Politics & Activism

With $1.9M in federal funding, Hamilton and Windsor's Network for Black Entrepreneurs has been established

Over $1.9 million is being invested by the federal government to