5 Key Takeaways from Our Podcast Interview with Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness sits down to discuss LGBTQ+ rights, his work as an entrepreneur, and self-expression. We’ve curated our top-five takeaways.
10 Social Media Accounts That Celebrate and Advocate for Black Culture
In honour of Black History Month, we have compiled 10 social media accounts to discover that educate the public and celebrate Black culture.
6 Apps to Emphasize Everyday Anti-Racism and Social Justice
These six apps are not only great for highlighting anti-racism and social justice but can be easily integrated to offer everyday education.
BPTN Launches New Networking Platform in Obsidi
The launch of Obsidi, BPTN’s new networking platform, allows for Black professionals to communicate and build strong connections.
Women of the Year 2021: BlackNorth Initiative’s Dahabo Ahmed-Omer is Building a More Inclusive Corporate Canada
BlackNorth Initiative Executive Director Dahabo Ahmed-Omer is changing Canada’s boardrooms from the inside-out.
Raptors’ President Masai Ujiri Releases Statement in Support of #BlackLivesMatter
It was a day to remember for millions of Canadians as for the first time ever, the Toronto Raptors walked away from the 2019 basketball season as league champions. For President Masai Ujiri, the moment was tainted when police officer Alan Strickland, stationed at the game, provoked an altercation with Ujiri while checking credentials. The […]
How Wes Hall Plans to Rebuild the Boardroom with BlackNorth
Power broker and Bay Street mainstay Wes Hall is looking to change the face of business in Canada—literally. The executive chairman and founder behind Kingsdale Advisors, Hall has recruited an Avengers-like team of Canadian business heavy-hitters with a shared mission to increase the representation of Black men and women in the boardrooms and executive suites […]
How to Get Involved and Support the BLM Protest While Social Distancing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Media overload can make it easy to feel overwhelmed or unclear about how best to support the Black Lives Matter movement. While hundreds of thousands have taken the brave step to protest in the streets despite the looming pandemic and instances of police brutality, others have opted to support through monetary contributions and information sharing. […]
