BY SIMONE J. SMITH “He took my hand and placed it on his genitals. I was shocked and removed my hands immediately. The rest of the...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH One aspect of my life that I have grown to appreciate is my ability to keep very intelligent people around me. This...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH So, let’s talk 90s Hip Hop for a minute; I want you to pause, and see if you can remember the group...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Twelve-hour days on your feet are hard!” There are a few people who can relate to a statement like this: nurses, construction...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Mission; to be the hub of the Canadian Black Business Ecosystem.” Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce Thursday, April 25th, 2019, marked the...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH April 28th, 2019, marked the 37th Annual BBPA Harry Jerome Award dinner and fundraiser and is one of Canada’s biggest nights in...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “I love disappointment people!” Elaine Robinson Anyone who knows Sister Elaine Robinson can tell you a few things about her: she loves...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Thank you so much for coming,” is the first statement that came out of Habeeb Alli’s mouth when I arrived at his...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH The call came in at about 9:43 pm on April 7th, 2017. The young lady did not speak with the 911 operator,...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “You realize that you have been opening your banana the wrong way?” Hassan stated as we got ready to feast on some...