AstroSankofa and the Final Frontier: Reclaiming who gets to be seen in sci-fi
Who gets to be seen in stories about the future? That’s just one of the questions raised at a special Black History Month event hosted by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives, titled “Beyond Uhura: A Conversation on Star Trek, Afrofuturism & Representation.”
Toronto-based author Debra Williams brings her grandmother’s revolutionary love for her son to life in ‘Church Hat’
There is a photograph Debra Williams holds close to her heart. In it, an image of her mother and maternal grandmother, wearing large, wide-brimmed church hats. Every time she looks at it, not only does she smile, but it serves as the inspiration for Williams’ first children’s book, Church Hat.
OYA Black Arts Coalition welcomes Kadon Douglas as its inaugural Executive Director
OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC) is delighted to introduce Kadon Douglas as the organization’s first Executive Director.
Voices Unheard: A groundbreaking report on Black women’s healthcare in Canada
As a media and communications firm with a passion for advocacy work, we enjoy telling stories by those who are often disadvantaged. When Black Women’s Institute for Health (BWIH) contacted us for support with this project, we were elated because it gave us the opportunity to turn passion into action.
First-ever Somali-Canadian narrative feature film shot in Canada wins Audience Choice Award at sold-out world premiere
A Tribe Called Love is making its world premiere on October 18, 2025 at the Reelworld Film Festival in Toronto. This is the first Somali-Canadian narrative feature film shot entirely in Canada, and its highly anticipated premiere sold out within days.
Sharing stories that shine: Showcasing UTSC’s community impact through strong storytelling.
As an organization committed to supporting initiatives that challenge us to talk, think, and act, DAYO Media & Communications Inc. (DM&C) understands the unique needs of post-secondary institutions and the impact that storytelling can have on amplifying community engagement efforts.