Union Street | Dir. Jamila Pomeroy | Canada Mon. Oct 2, 8:45 pm, SFU-GCA | Sat. Oct 7, 3:30 pm, Rio Media Partner: The Afro News Interspersing interviews with archival footage, Union Street documents the history of Vancouver’s Hogan’s Alley, the formerly Black neighbourhood which was destroyed by the construction of the
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Vancouver International Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
on September 22nd, 2023
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 42nd edition this month, the first fully in-cinema festival since 2019. This year’s lineup features roughly 140 feature films and 100 shorts, presented on 10 screens in seven Vancouver venues. Vancouverites will be able to explore film culture through an expanded program of live events, performances, and exhibitions.
Canada’s 4th annual National Black History Month Expo 2022
on March 8th, 2022
Canada’s 4th annual National Black History Month Expo took place this passed weekend February 26th. “The event was a tremendous success” says the founder and organizer Mr. Kingsley Cato. The cultural celebration concert was virtual this year due to covid-19 protocols in Ontario, however, despite the lack of an in-theatre audience the event received it’s
Black History Month Celebration Feb 21, 2022
on March 7th, 2022
An exciting and belated birthday for talented and fascinating Wadada Leo Smith ( https://wadadaleosmith.com/ on the World Poetry Café Radio Show with co-host poet, writer, and World Poetry Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Addena Sumter Freitag. Interview: Live Host and producer Ariadne Sawyer, MA, and tech Victor Schwartzman, resident poet, Kelley Montgomery, and the Big Bessie short
ALICE STREET Screening at KDocsFF & Belleville Downtown DocFest
on February 16th, 2022
Spencer Wilkinson’s Inspiring Documentary About Community and Artists Joining Together to Combat Gentrification ALICE STREET Screening at KDocs (February 26) & Belleville Downtown DocFest (March 4) Synopsis : A powerful, colorful display of community and culture is showcased in ALICE STREET, a documentary that follows the intersection of artistic expression and the battle to preserve
QUEEN OF GLORY
on September 27th, 2021
Queen of Glory : Dir. by Nana Mensah ,USA Screenings : Fri. Oct 1, 7:15 pm, Cinematheque Sat. Oct 9, 6:45 pm, Rio The Afro News Is proud to Sponsor Queen of Glory at Vancouver International Film Festival ( VIFF) Director Nana Mensah vividly captures the Ghanaian-American experience of being caught between two worlds in
Teneisha Collins joins Kevin Hart and an ensemble cast in the heartwarming film Fatherhood
on June 16th, 2021
Teneisha Collins’ role as Ms. Burns in the upcoming feature film Fatherhood starring Kevin Hart is set for release on Netflix on June 18th, 2021 in time for Fathers Day
What Jeopardy! Teaches Us About Learning Styles
on December 27th, 2020
It’s important for schools to have a knowledge-rich curriculum that sequentially builds on knowledge year by year. Alex Trebek taught us that
Christmas At Our House with Brian Doerksen & Friends TV Special
on December 19th, 2020
SAGE Foundation is excited to bring you access to Christmas At Our House with Brian Doerksen & Friends on December 20 starting at 12 Noon PST.
The Baby-Sitter’s Club TV Series Released On Netflix
on June 29th, 2020
Stunning actress Malaika Jackson appears alongside Alicia Silverstone in The Baby-sitter’s Club TV Series released on Netflix July 3rd, 2020 Multi-talented actress Malaika Jackson has had a series of chance encounters with talent scouts that led her to become Miss Caribbean Canada, an MTV host/producer, to a career as a successful actress in film and television. Next up
