Five tear-jerking movies that’ll leave you reaching for tissues

If you’re in need of a good cry, here are five movies guaranteed to keep your tears flowing for hours.
February 16, 2024

Celebrating Black history should happen every month of the year

True allyship involves the ongoing practice of uplifting historically marginalized groups.
February 16, 2024

Beauty trends we owe to Black women

Black women have long been pioneers in the beauty industry, introducing trends that have captivated global audiences and redefined standards of beauty.
February 16, 2024

Usher’s Super Bowl performance pays homage to the Black community

R&B star Usher headlined the half time show for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas last Sunday, Feb. 11, and what a show it was.
The third season of Abbott Elementary reminds audiences of the profound impact of Black educators on the lives of students.
Gaye’s influence on Motown had cross-cultural appeal and introduced the privileged white music industry to the burgeoning soul and rhythm and blues genres that formed the crux of Motown’s sound.
Tracing the origins of the word “pookie” and how it came to dominate our feeds.
If you’re wondering why some TikToks on your For You page don’t have sound, you’re not alone.
Instead of exposing youth to risk of greater harm, it’s imperative Canadian policymakers prioritize the safety and well-being of transgender youth.
After a challenging 2023 marked by budget cuts, labour strikes, and layoffs, streaming services are back and making up for lost time.
Six years after women of the music industry were told they need to “step up” by then-president of the Recording Academy Neil Portnow if they wanted to be recognized, they proved their unparalleled talent and took centre stage at this year’s Grammys.
The release of sexually explicit AI-generated images isn’t a new phenomenon.
Once a household entertainment staple, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has lost its way.
The shocking events that transpired in a London hotel room in 2018 involving of Canada’s 2018 World Junior Hockey team merely scratched the surface of a pervasive issue that’s gripped Hockey Canada and the NHL alike.
SNL isn’t just entertainment; it’s a powerful force with the ability to mould both public opinion and electoral behaviour.
The trend of sidelining women directors isn’t unique to this year’s Oscars.
Natalie shares the hottest fashion trends, the catchiest new songs, the juiciest reads, the most bingeworthy TV, and her favourite Kingston find.
As society sips from the intoxicating cup of consumer culture, it’s clear these branded water bottles are more than just vessels for hydration they’re part of greater ethos where corporations are finding ways to capitalize off our basic needs.

The Toronto slang dictionary

January 19, 2024
Breaking down Toronto slang, one phrase at a time.
For many, sports serve as more than mere entertainment—they’re a religious experience, a ritual that binds communities and transcends the boundaries of individual or player identity.