This essay in The Routledge Handbook of Black Canadian Literature further explores beyond the who’s of the history, and it goes more into the how. This source explains the process and work it took for Black filmmakers specifically to be recognized…
In his 1996 documentary, The Road Taken, filmmaker Selwyn Jacob interviews former sleeping car porters. One man, Earl Brisco, discusses the tipping culture, where he made a large portion of his money. “If you don’t give that man good service or a…
The Rex is the longest standing jazz club in Toronto, white owned and operated by the Ross family who opened the door in 1951 as a hotel and jazz club. Although it was never blatantly segregated, Toronto citizens felt that “By and large these spaces…
The Pocket Squares performing at Function Bar + Kitchen In Toronto 2024. They host smaller artists and even have open mic nights every week for newer musicians to take to the stage and gain experience performing. These small yet inclusive and safe…