by Manny | Aug 1, 2025 | Canada, History, Thoughts
August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada, when slavery was officially abolished across the British Empire in 1834. I see this day not just as history, but as a reminder that resilience and resistance built the foundations we stand on. It’s personal and...
by Manny | Jun 19, 2025 | History, Thoughts
Reflecting on Freedom, Resilience, and the Work of Henry Louis Gates Jr. The power of history, media, and public knowledge helps shape our futures, and Juneteenth is a reminder of that across borders. I find myself reflecting each year on its significance, not just in...
by Manny | Jun 7, 2025 | Canada, Education, Thoughts
In Memory of Marc Garneau I was saddened to learn of Marc Garneau’s passing on June 4th after his battle with cancer. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. He fought a difficult battle with lymphoma and leukemia, reminding us...
by Manny | Mar 18, 2025 | Thoughts
It’s a chilling reality to witness the subtle, yet unmistakable, resurgence of policies that evoke the dark era of Jim Crow. Never did I imagine we’d find ourselves teetering on the edge of re-establishing a system of segregation. As a Black Canadian,...
by Manny | Mar 10, 2025 | Canada, Thoughts
As a Canadian, I never thought it would get to this point. I can only hope diplomacy and cooler heads will prevail in this trade war, but in the meantime, we need to support Canada and the businesses that keep our communities running. From tech startups to small...
by Manny | Jan 26, 2025 | History, Thoughts
As a Canadian of Black descent, I never learned about the Tuskegee Airmen in school, but their story is a remarkable chapter in Black history that deserves recognition and remembrance. These brave African American pilots and support personnel played a crucial role in...
