Afros in tha City - April 2026 - Adrianne Williams
Opening May 9 at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Because of Her is a solo exhibition that moves beyond presentation into reflection.
The exhibition is an exploration of identity, memory, and the quiet, enduring strength of Black womanhood.
Running from May 5 to September 5, 2026, the exhibition marks a significant moment in Williams’ evolving practice, one that is as grounded in community as it is in visual storytelling.
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The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada - DC Canada Education Publishing
The ABCs of Black Stories in Canada (DC Canada Education Publishing) is not just a children’s book. It is a two-book set with a corrective lens. A reintroduction. A reminder that the story of Canada has always been more layered than what many of us were taught to believe.
Written by Dr. Dorothy W. Williams and illustrated by Joseph Osei Bonsu, the collection presents 52 stories of Black resilience, courage, and contribution organized alphabetically across two volumes, but grounded in lived experience. It is accessible in format, but expansive in meaning.
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Some albums move us forward and there are albums that move the listener inward.
Arima Ederra’s sophomore release, A Rush to Nowhere, does both.
Released via Arima’s Lab/RCA Records, the LA-based artist’s latest body of work resists the pressure of linear storytelling, choosing instead to move through time as something fluid. Something that folds, returns, and reshapes itself. Written across periods of travel and distance from home, the album reads less like a timeline and more like a meditation.
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Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson and KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray in Michael. Photo Credit: Glen Wilson for Lionsgate.
Set for release on April 24 2026, Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, steps into that space with intention. Rather than retelling what the world already knows, the film positions itself as a closer look at the man behind the phenomenon, tracing his journey from childhood prodigy to global icon, and the relentless discipline that defined his path.
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In Calgary’s ever-evolving beauty landscape, some spaces offer services, while others create experiences. Tucked into the vibrant neighbourhood of Kensington, Neena’s Pink Room belongs firmly in the latter category.
A beauty destination where aesthetic, atmosphere, and intention come together to redefine what modern self-care can feel like.
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Canada’s most prestigious music prize announces its 2026 season, culminating in a September celebration of artistry and sound.
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In a city as layered and restless as Lagos, stories are everywhere…etched into architecture, unfolding on football fields, whispered through creative spaces and alleyway studios.
For visual artist Jackson Umoren, known creatively as Moonbouy, these stories are not simply observed; they are felt, interpreted, and carefully translated into images that invite viewers to pause.
For Gabriela Richardson, music has always been a space where identity, memory, and emotion quietly collide. Now, the Spanish and African-American artist is stepping into a defining moment of her career with the announcement of her debut album, ISOLA, which arrived on platforms February 20.
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For an artist whose music has always balanced vulnerability with rhythm, the next chapter for Omah Lay feels both intimate and expansive.
The GRAMMY-nominated Afro-fusion star has officially announced his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity of Mind, arriving April 3. A project that signals a deeper, more reflective phase in his evolving artistry.
Read MoreIn Black communities, silence has often been a survival tool. But when it comes to HIV, that silence has also been deadly. Tina Knowles understands this deeply—and she’s using art to help break it.
As Founder and Artistic Director of WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theater Center, Knowles is guiding Still Here, a powerful editorial magazine and storytelling project that centers Black women impacted by HIV. The project is rooted in truth, compassion, and lived experience—and it’s personal.
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