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...
by Manny | Jan 12, 2025 | Ontario Science Centre, Thoughts
Fighting for the Heart of a Community In recent months, I’ve found myself writing two heartfelt letters to our provincial government representatives. The first was a plea to reconsider their decision about relocating the Science Centre. The second came after receiving...
by Manny | Sep 1, 2024 | GIS, Thoughts
I’ve been noticing a lot more litter around town lately, including some unusual items, and it’s bothering me. I wanted to do something about it, so I decided to use ArcGIS Survey123 to track where all the trash was coming from. I’m still my infancy of tracking,...
by Manny | Jul 5, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Science Fiction, Thoughts
Revisiting “The Creator,” a film that continues to captivate me, even on subsequent viewings, I find its allure multifaceted. The haunting soundtrack, especially Radiohead’s “Everything in Its Right Place,” paired with the visuals during...
