Black Legal Action Centre and McCarthy Tétrault Launches Class Action Against ‘Carding’ Practice
News & Events Black Legal Action Centre and McCarthy Tétrault Launches Class Action Against ‘Carding’ Practice The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) and McCarthy Tétrault LLP have jointly initiated a class action lawsuit against the Toronto Police Service for its controversial “carding” practice, which allegedly targets and harasses black and Indigenous individuals. The lawsuit claims […]
Transforming Foundation Learning and Evaluation Into a Power Building Strategy
News & Events Education and Earnings of Canadian-born Black Populations Statistics Canada has released a study based on the 2021 Census, which investigates the educational attainment and earnings of Canadian-born Black populations, focusing on three groups: African-origin, Caribbean-origin, and Canadian-origin individuals. Educational attainment varies significantly, with African-origin having the highest proportion (46%) of individuals with […]
Education and Earnings of Canadian-born Black Populations
News & Events Education and Earnings of Canadian-born Black Populations Statistics Canada has released a study based on the 2021 Census, which investigates the educational attainment and earnings of Canadian-born Black populations, focusing on three groups: African-origin, Caribbean-origin, and Canadian-origin individuals. Educational attainment varies significantly, with African-origin having the highest proportion (46%) of individuals with […]
Minister Sudds Announces Over 5,000 Projects Funded Under the Community Services Recovery Fund
News & Events Minister Sudds Announces Over 5,000 Projects Funded Under the Community Services Recovery Fund Community service organizations faced several challenges during the pandemic including increased demand and reduced revenues. On August 17, 2023, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds announced that nearly 5,500 projects are being funded under the […]
City of Toronto Awards $21.5 Million in Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program Funding to Secure 121 Affordable Rental Homes
News & Events City of Toronto Awards $21.5 Million in Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition Program Funding to Secure 121 Affordable Rental Homes The City of Toronto has allocated $21.5 million through its Multi-Unit Residential Acquisition (MURA) program to five non-profit housing agencies. This funding will facilitate the purchase and conversion of 121 private market rental units […]
Surge of Racialized Youth at Risk of Homelessness a Critical Problem, Brampton Non-Profit Says
News & Events Surge of Racialized Youth at Risk of Homelessness a Critical Problem, Brampton Non-Profit Says REST Centres, a Brampton non-profit, has seen a rise in the number of racialized youth at risk of homelessness seeking help in Peel Region since its inception in 2021. The organization provides transitional housing and support. The surge […]
Applications Now Open for RisingVR
News & Events Applications Now Open for RisingVR RisingVR is launching its 3rd year of programming, brought to you in support from Canada Council for the Arts, R.I.S.E, CQBC Business Consulting, Futures & Fringes and AstroSankofa Arts Initiative. This free 12-week virtual program is designed to equip Black creators with fundamental virtual reality, business pitching, […]
‘Historic’ congress of Black Canadian politicians gathered in Ottawa
News & Events ‘Historic’ congress of Black Canadian politicians gathered in Ottawa Black politicians from all levels of government, representing different political parties and including both francophones and anglophones, gathered in Ottawa this week for what they called a “historic” meeting. The Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians met over two days, with the goal of building consensus and proposing solutions […]
How Black-led Groups Quickly Moved More Than 200 Asylum Seekers to Shelter
News & Events How Black-led Groups Quickly Moved More Than 200 Asylum Seekers to Shelter In the middle of a funding stalemate between Toronto and the federal government, over 200 asylum seekers were left sleeping on downtown Toronto streets. Ainsworth Morgan, co-founder of the 100 Strong Foundation, took action, rallying Black-led organizations. Working swiftly, they […]
New Partnership with Black Opportunity Fund Supports Justice-related Services for Black Communities
News & Events New Partnership with Black Opportunity Fund Supports Justice-related Services for Black Communities The Law Foundation of Ontario has partnered with the Black Opportunity Fund to advance its inaugural Criminal Justice grant effort, supporting Black-focused nonprofits providing justice-related services. The Fund recently revealed grant recipients, including six projects backed by the Foundation, combining […]