BY SIMONE J. SMITH “When one critically examines Mandela’s legacy they would find a leader that was principled and pragmatic, always prepared to throw away a...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH As soon as I walked through the door, I knew I was in trouble. “We’re here!” I called out. “Come in,” a...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “We were very discouraged when COVID-19 hit. We were on such a high, and then we felt like we fell flat on...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH The colours of the Jamaican flag, familiar old school, and dancehall tunes coming from Treasure Isle Records, the smell of curry, mixed...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “I didn’t know at the time, but this man, this officer would become my guardian angel during my time in the Panamanian...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “I am obsessed with Dancehall. I remember being in grade six. I used to think I was the biggest dancer. Dancehall has...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Our silence is killing us.” When I say us here, I mean Africans living in the Diaspora. Our silence is surrounding the...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Why hasn’t anyone written in detail about you Fennella,” I asked. “Simone, I prefer to be behind the scenes. It is where...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH I received an email from a member of our Toronto Caribbean Community gently telling me that he enjoyed my article about African...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH Toronto Carnival cancelled for the first time in 52 years! Masquerade bandleaders say the coronavirus pandemic made cancelling the 2020 Toronto Caribbean...
