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The Awakening World Truth Summit – Second Coming; Telling the Truth had become a Revolutionary Act

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BY SIMONE J. SMITH

“Unless the truth is a conspiracy, I don’t consider myself a conspiracy theorist.” Kerry Lee Crawford

“What’s wrong Grant?”

 I had just walked through the office door at Carib101 Media Group, and the owner Grant Browning had a disturbed look on his face.

“Right at 11:00 am the attacks started again,” he replied.

“Are you really surprised,” I questioned? “We expected this.”

We were off to a rough start again. The Carib101 Media Group was tackling the task of producing The Awakening World Truth Summit – The Second Coming, and with organizing this had come some challenges.

This was the successful second attempt at producing a summit for the global population to shed light on what has occurred during this pandemic. The mission and vision of the Awakening is to provide the global community with another side of this story, the side where fear mongering is not the go to factor. Where the health of the listeners is paramount. Where the mental stability of the viewers is taken into consideration. These are all elements that have been missing from many of the mainstream media outlets.

For the team at Carib101 Media Group, the desire that information be truthful is elemental. The team knows that news is the material that people use to make important decisions in their lives: what to wear outside, what to buy, products to stay away from, what restaurants to eat at, and how to protect themselves. It is why the most important quality of news is that it is useful and reliable.

In this day and age, telling the truth has become a revolutionary act. We have received phone calls and emails condemning us for even hosting a show like this. We had one caller who told us that the Awakening was ridiculous and that it should be called “Comatose.” I have to admit; I actually found that thought pretty clever.

It seems almost too complicated for many of us to pursue the truth, and maybe to some of us it doesn’t exist. The Awakening World Truth Summit was a gathering of controversial, educated, and outspoken individuals who have found that telling the truth has not made them popular, but they refuse to back down regardless of threats, loss of credibility, or ridicule.

On Saturday March 6th, 2021, Kerry Lee Crawford and myself bravely took on the task of hosting a panel of speakers who have been censored, ostracized, and labelled as right-wing conspiracy theorists. The first Awakening World Truth Summit had 1.1 million visits to the page. The summit was cyber-attacked on such an unimaginable level, that when Grant announced it that morning, I was not surprised. We are in a time of censorship that has not been seen at this level in many years.

You may not realize it, but media censorship happens to your news on a regular basis. As humans, it is natural to make subjective choices as to what is important to put in a story, and what not to put in a story. What has made it seemingly worse is that during this pandemic, journalists are experiencing pressure from outside forces to suppress information, and only share what is desirable by those making these decisions. As a media outlet, we thought it was important for the public to be informed about the choices those who deliver the news face, and why they might decide to keep certain information private.

Naturally there are some questions that come to mind like who are these outside forces, and why would they want to censor a small, but growing media company in Toronto, Ontario, Canada?

Could it be that we had assembled a group of authority figures that have refused to lie down and continue to spread the truth about what is really going on during this pandemic. It is understandable when you take a look at the roster of speakers that we presented that day.

David Icke
He is a writer, public speaker, and media personality best known for his views on “The New World Order,” and the small group of individuals who are currently controlling our world. He is one of the most controversial speakers, and authors in the world, and he has attracted a large following worldwide.

He started off his career as a well-known BBC television sports presenter, but during our interview, I questioned him as to why he chose the path he did, or how this path was chosen for him. The highlight of my interview with David was learning his personal journey from being a professional footballer, to being criticized for being a conspiracy theorist.

His story was moving, and very spiritual. It definitely brought some perspective. This interview was different from the ones that he usually is a part of because the audience had a chance to learn why he has decided to stay on this path.

Alex Jones
Alexander Emric (or Emerick) Jones, better known as Alex Jones, is a popular radio host and is known for hosting ‘The Alex Jones Show.’

Jones has millions of followers that either love him or hate him. One thing that cannot be denied is that he speaks his mind.

He is a writer and a documentary filmmaker, as well as the brains behind the network “InfoWars,” which attracts millions of visitors every month. Like Icke, Jones asserts that several governments and business houses have conspired to create a ‘New World Order,’ and they have achieved this by “manufactured economic crises, sophisticated surveillance tech and—above all—inside-job terror attacks that fuel exploitable hysteria.

The moment that it was announced that he was going to be part of the summit, we began receiving emails from reporters asking us if we were aware that he was racist, abusive, and a bigot. We had guests who were supposed to be part of the summit who declined to appear not too long after we announced his appearance. He has been censored and de-platformed, and it was why it was perfect that he was part of the summit.

Del Bigtree
Del Bigtree is one of the renowned voices of the Vaccine Risk Awareness Movement. Even though he had a career as an Emmy winning producer of the CBS talk show The Doctors, this changed abruptly when he produced the documentary VAXXED, which is credited with igniting a revolution against pharmaceutical companies, all to protect the rights of people.

He moved on from mainstream television and started his Internet talk show, The HighWire. It is now the fastest growing program in the Natural Health arena with over 40 million views. His non-profit, ICANdecide.org, is leading worldwide investigations into drug and vaccine fraud that have already resulted in two winning lawsuits against US Government agencies Health and Human Services and National Institute of Health.

I want to note that these were our three headliners, and during the time that they were speaking, the attacks on the website were fierce. There have been doubters of the attacks that the summit was getting, so this time Grant filmed it and put it on Facebook. As soon as the interview was completed with Del, the stream evened out. Hmmm! How coincidental.

The next speaker we had was the outspoken hip-hop artist Black Pegasus.

Black Pegasus
Roberto Houston II was born on March 24th, 1980 in Germany where his father was stationed with the US Air Force. He lived in Arizona, Florida, and New Mexico before his family settled on the Southeast side of Colorado Springs when he was age ten. He began rapping when he was sixteen years old, and during the pandemic, he decided to use his talents to speak the truth about his experiences with vaccines.

Although he was not a headliner, I found his story to be very compelling. It was shocking to hear what he had experienced, and why he felt the need to speak out against what was occurring during the pandemic. He openly shared his emotions and talked in detail about what had happened to his baby girl. It was painful to hear about his experience, and it made me think, what if something like this happened to my family?

Pastor Henry Hilderbrandt
No stranger to controversy, the small-town South-western Ontario pastor Henry Hildebrandt has long been a firebrand, and soldier for his flock. He had also appeared on the first Awakening, and we had to have him back for the Second Coming, but this time he was in the studio live, and this was very powerful.

The Aylmer religious leader has become a provocative face of the COVID-19 restrictions movement and continues to fight against the worldwide effort to destroy humanity’s freedoms. Seeing him on the screen is one thing, but I actually had a chance to sit down in front of this man. His energy radiated through the room, and for 30 – 40 minutes, viewers had a chance to hear a message straight from God.

I even had a chance to sit down with the popular, and loved Kerry Lee Crawford, who was my co-host for the Awakening. He has also been faced with ridicule for becoming part of this movement, so I questioned him as to why he chooses to do this.

“It is for the pursuit of truth and understanding, “ Kerry began. “I have been following stories like this for fifteen years, so when the pandemic happened, I already had questions. To have access to this information from the foremost leaders in their field; it was a no brainer. Even though my community may not understand it, I do it for them, and I do this for my family.”

“When the pandemic started what was your reaction?”

“I played a lot of basketball,“ he said chuckling. “I was renovating the house, doing a lot of housework, I didn’t do a whole lot. I was waiting to see what was going to go down and what was going to happen next.

I had theories, which brought on trolls. I have been trolled for quite some time. It brought me back to my CBC days. It was interesting to watch these things come to fruition, and to be honest, it was a little unnerving. I had watched it, been told that there was more than what was being reported. I read George Orwell’s 1984. It has been a long time coming.

We need to do more of these. There needs to be more dialogue. Too many people are trying to impose their thoughts upon us.”

 Well, you have not heard the last from the Carib101 Media Group team. They are already planning for the Awakening World Truth Summit Part III – Third Times a Charm, but for now, don’t miss the replays.

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Step into Spring with SheaMoisture’s new collection

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BY TRISHA SMITH

In the heart of downtown is the historical charm known as the Distillery District. Nestled within this urban tapestry were the most beautiful Black women and men, dressed in purple and blue glam, coming to celebrate yet another SheaMoisture collection in the sheik Archeo event space.

The atmosphere was giving luxe with a welcoming and social vibe. As soon as I arrived, I was given a cute flower crown that brought yet another layer of cohesiveness in everyone’s matching attire.

The place was buzzing with Toronto influencers: women in business, creatives and journalists like me, eager to connect, while enjoying a tasteful selection of finger food and signature cocktails. DJ Martina was spinning the latest Afrobeats and R&B, keeping the energy high. There was a visual artist vendor customizing complimentary plants, and hairstyling stations, where women were upping their hair game with SheaMoisture’s new product collection.

Speaking of new collections, SheaMoisture is launching a whopping eight new products this summer! The Scalp Moisture collection consists of 4 new products: shampoo, conditioner, pre-wash masque and scalp cream. The original Coconut & Hibiscus Frizz Free Curl Mousse has two new sisters: a multi-styling mousse from the Manuka Honey & Yogurt line, and the Wrap and Set Mousse, from the Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil line. This one is for roller sets and twist outs while the multi-styling mousse was formulated for the ladies with braids, locks and up-dos. There was also a new whipped curl cream, and last, but certainly not least, a Coconut and Hibiscus +Flaxseed edge gel. We all know a Black girl’s edge is the icing on any hairstyle and this edge gel offers a semi-firm hold without the flaking and unnatural stiffness.

I’ve had the opportunity to smell and try them all and as always, the scents never decline, and the consistency is on point. One thing I personally love about this brand is their dedication in providing Black women clean organic ingredients, free of parabens, petroleum and mineral oil which is a big plus in my book as a registered nutritionist. It’s important to note that whatever we put in our scalp and on our bodies, goes directly into our bloodstream. Harmful ingredients can cause toxic build-up and hormone disruption while SheaMoisture’s organic ingredient profile does what it’s supposed to do, minus the hidden harm.

My personal favourite from the line is the scalp cream. It’s used just like hair oil but what I love about it is the cream application. I don’t have to worry about an overly shiny scalp with oil dripping down my forehead on a hot summer day. I also don’t have to be weary of the oil messing up my clothes during application (which happens every so often). The application tip t is perfect, the cream goes directly on my scalp, and it disappears as soon as you massage it in. No white film or build up and I’ve been using it every day! It’s obvious that our hair concerns are always at the forefront and SheaMoisture always has its way of delivering exactly what we need.

Their dedication to fair trade and ethical sourcing has brought forth fair wages and a better quality of life for families in Ghana and Burkina Faso. SheaMoisture has not only made their mark globally with remarkable products, but they have changed the lives of thousands through partnerships and most importantly, giving back.

SheaMoisture was also proud to announce their second year of the Dream Fund! This fund is a continuation of the grant program to offer financial support to the community. The Dream Fund grant program offers $10,000 each to five Black owned businesses in the beauty and wellness space. If you are a Black business with a product, or service that serves the community, you are encouraged to apply for your chance to win! Applications open April 15th, 2024, and close May 31st, 2024. Winners will be announced July 15th, 2024! Keep in mind, you do not need to be a hairstylist, or specifically in the beauty industry to apply.

Last year, a book publishing company, a fitness organization, a chef and a hair accessory company took home the gold. No matter how big, or small your company is, think about the greater impact you can make with an extra $10,000! The Dream Fund serves all Black businesses across Canada and is just one of the many grants, scholarships and funding accessible to the Black community on a global scale.

SheaMoisture is out here making big moves and standing with the underdogs so we can all rise in power and service to our community, and for that I will always support this product line and their initiatives.

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Amplifying authentic African narratives; the stars came out at the BSO Symposium

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April 19, 2024

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BY SIMONE J. SMITH

I tell you, the team at Humanity Ova Vanity is solidifying their place in Toronto’s creative scene. It is incredible to see an organization embrace the essence of human creativity, curating experiences that transcend superficiality and celebrating the authentic expressions of people.

With every event that the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper is invited to, I am exposed, and have a deeper innerstanding about their commitment to showcasing the richness of human ingenuity. Through their curated experiences, they invite the world to witness the beauty that arises when humanity comes together in genuine expression, fostering connections and inspiring others to embrace their own creativity.

On Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, the Black Screen Office (BSO) hosted a Fireside chat with O-T Fagbenle, an acclaimed: actor, writer, and director known for his roles in: “The Handmaid’s Tale,” (which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor) “The First Lady,” and his creation “Maxxx.” In 2022, he starred as Cameron Lautner in the Apple TV+ drama “WeCrashed,” a series inspired by the tumultuous story of WeWork, and O-T can next be seen in the upcoming series “Presumed Innocent,” for Apple TV+ opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard.

The exclusive fireside chat in conversation with Donisha Prendergast was held at the Toronto Regional Board of Trade (The Quay) that forms part of the BSO Symposium, a platform dedicated to amplifying authentic African narratives and fostering substantial representation in the arts. The symposium successfully facilitated featured speakers from overseas and connected students with the opportunity to participate in creative discussion. The discussion revolved around bringing authentic African stories to life. It’s evident that African stories have been untold, mistold, and marginalized. While there are efforts to address this, they often seem minimal compared to the potential for true representation and impactful storytelling. The goal is to catalyze change.

The symposium became a starting place of strength, celebrating the global influence of African culture—the “origins of cool.” It featured: decision-makers, broadcasters, streamers, funders, distributors, producers, and creatives in the screen industry, a day for collective ideation on what’s possible, not just locally but globally.

The symposium was hosted by Melanie Nicholls King, and featured keynote interviews (Sean Cohan), and presentations from esteemed guests (Jully Black, Mark Bamuthi Joseph, Rob Maylor), roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, and special presentations. “This enriches our collective endeavor, making it not just a meeting but a milestone event for actionable change,” shares Donisha Prendergast Founder at HOV.

Joan Jenkinson, Executive Director of the BSO, stated, “Our mission at the Black Screen Office extends beyond initiating dialogues; we aim to enact real change. O-T Fagbenle’s participation underscored our dedication to creating an inclusive screen industry that celebrates the richness of Black stories.”

If the success of the symposium was not enough, the rainy evening of April 2nd, 2024, brought its own treat. I made my way down to Its OK Studios to watch Canada’s #1 weekly podcast (now available on Apple Music), to watch a live episode of Extra Gravy with hosts: That Dude McFly, Alicia ‘Ace’ West and Big Norm. O-T made his second appearance of the day to screen episodes of “Maxxx!”

This will be a reunion of sorts and nothing short of comedic, as Marlon was one of the comedy writers who workshopped the development of Maxxx in Toronto (now showing on Channel 4 and later picked up by Hulu).

The highlight of my night was my sit-down interview (stay tuned for that) with Rob Maylor, a Jamaican-American lawyer, producer, and spearhead at Mental Telepathy Pictures. He is noted for executive producing “Sprinter,” championed by Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith. Collaborations with luminaries like Shaka King and companies such as Hillman Grad showcase his commitment to authentic storytelling.

With a rich background including stints at UTA, Mark Burnett Productions, and Magnolia Pictures, Rob’s expertise extends to notable projects like: Paramount’s “Bob Marley: One Love,” and HBO’s “Get Millie Black.”

I am excited about what he shared with me, and I know it is going to excite our creatives who are reading this. The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), an agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce and home of Jamaica’s Film Commission, has announced the opening of the Call for Applications under the Jamaica
Screen Development Initiative (JSDI).

The JSDI is a J$1 billion financing initiative by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) aimed at bolstering and enriching the local film industry while attracting destination films. Through the JSDI, filmmakers, animators and creatives will be supported in developing eligible, local screen-based projects across various stages of development.

The Call for Applications for grant and loan support for Development, Production and Post-Production (Completion) phases end on April 28th, 2024. However, applications for Film Festivals and Market Attendance, applications for Marketing and Distribution, as well as Production Rebates will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Applications will be subjected to a validation check to ensure eligibility and assessment by an evaluation panel comprising local and international film industry experts. Assessment factors include: the strength of the application, demonstrated track record and/or ability to progress project development and execution, financial feasibility, market interests and marketing plan, as well as the overall benefit of the project to the Jamaican economy.

Exciting indeed! Application guidelines as well as the application form can be found at: https://dobusinessjamaica.com/jamaica-screen-development-initiative/.

Incredible work is being done here in Toronto, and we are so happy to be at the helm of it.

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Not just a reunion; It’s a powerful catalyst for unity and growth. Welcome to the 10thBiennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference

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BY SIMONE J. SMITH

“Under the theme ‘United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Prosperity and Youth Empowerment,’ this year’s conference promises to be a pivotal platform for collaboration between Jamaicans, the Government and other stakeholders, as we work towards achieving the national development goals.” Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith

There is definitely excitement surrounding the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, and this excitement was evident at the launch that took place on Thursday April 4th, 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, 2 Port Royal Street, Kingston. The Conference theme is “United for Jamaica’s Transformation: Fostering Peace, Productivity, and Youth Empowerment,” and the hybrid event will be held June 16th – 19th, 2024, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre. It will be the first in-person conference since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Jamaica Diaspora Conference is a signature biennial global forum that connects Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican descent living across the globe with the aim to strengthen linkages and build alliances that will fuel Jamaica’s growth and development on the world stage.

Since its inception, participation in the conference has steadily increased and as such this year’s target is 5,000 participants. The conference highlights that the Jamaican Diaspora represents much more than their ability to produce remittances, with its significant untapped economic impact on entrepreneurship development and the transfer of new and emerging skills.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Alando Terrelonge, who carries the day-to-day mandate for Diaspora Affairs, explained that the conference will also celebrate the cultural heritage and achievements of Jamaicans worldwide, while providing a platform for networking and dialogue on critical issues facing the Diaspora and Jamaica. He said marketing Jamaica as ‘Destination Trade and Investment’ and using the conference to provide key linkages for investment opportunities, is to “Get Jamaicans across the diaspora to invest in Jamaica, see investment returns, and see yourselves earning money.”

“Everyone knows Jamaica for its sunshine, but Jamaica is more than our beaches. It’s more than coming down and having a Red Stripe beer, having some jerked chicken or going to Dunn’s River Falls. Jamaica is also one of the best economies in the developing world,” the State Minister said.

Key stakeholders, including Conference Chairman Mr. Courtney Campbell, Legacy Partners VM Group, GraceKennedy Group, and Jamaica National Group Limited, were lauded by both Ministers for their unwavering support and contributions to Diaspora engagement.

The Thursday rising launch also saw the attendance of other Government Ministers such as: the Honourable Delroy Chuck, Honourable Franklyn Witter and the Hon. Marsha Smith, as well as representatives from a slew of Jamaican business conglomerates, who have expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming conference, emphasizing the importance of unity in propelling Jamaica towards unprecedented growth and inclusivity.

Guests attending the Conference this year will have thematic sessions addressing the following:

  • Educational transformation through digitalization: exchange, exposure and opportunities for self-actualization in Jamaica and the diaspora
  • Embracing the migration compact: sustaining a thriving diaspora
  • Breaking barriers and building futures: empowering Jamaican communities with citizen security, entrepreneurship, digital age technologies, and productivity, in partnership with the diaspora
  • Empowering the youth for the future economy: actions and pathways to success and paying it forward
  • Tourism and wealth creation

During her keynote address, Foreign Minister the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, highlighted the significance of the diaspora’s contributions to Jamaica’s development including strategic partnerships in various sectors: healthcare, education and other socio-economic sectors. She also shared that the Ministry anticipates the official launch of the Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model (JAM-DEM), to also explore trade and investment opportunities aimed at furthering Jamaica’s development.

Guests also have the Marketplace to look forward to, as well as the Government at Your Service sections which will facilitate access to a wide range of services from both the business and public sectors. The Diaspora Day of Service will take place on June 20th, 2024, and will entail a wide range of charitable projects pioneered and supported by the diaspora across the country. In some cases, there is broader coordination from within regions and some initiatives are pursued at the individual or organizational level. Projects are registered on an event platform to facilitate broader support, coordination and reach.

The launch had surprises like a digital dollar giveaway, and other engagement surprises that ensured that as the world gathers in Montego Bay, this in-person conference after five long years will not just be a reunion; it’s a powerful catalyst for unity and growth. Register NOW to be a part of this historic homecoming.

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