Tag: Black Lives Matter
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Pride Month: Queer History in Toronto
As Pride Month nears its end, our team will continue to publish original content to educate and celebrate pride. This article takes a look at the queer history of Toronto in the form of a timeline of important dates and occurrences. Toronto’s legacy of being progressive and community-oriented is deeply intertwined with the contributions and…
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Celebrating Black History: Martin Luther King Jr.
This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals, groups & events throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous Black leaders & activists that have made real change, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most significant. Background Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Celebrating Black History: Beyoncé
This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals, groups & events throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous significant Black artists, Beyonce is the Queen and therefore has earned her own article. Early Life & Destiny’s Child Beyoncé Knowles (Beyoncé) was born on September…
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Celebrating Black History: Riots That Rocked A Nation (1921-1992)
This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals, groups & events throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous significant riots, protests, and massacres throughout history in North America, this article showcases 5 of the most significant and violent events. Tulsa Race Massacre 1921 Figure…
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Celebrating Black History: Fashion Designers Through the Ages
This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals & groups throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous men & women throughout history in North America that have made fashion history, this article includes a showcase of 5 of these trailblazers. Ann Lowe “I love…
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The Transformation of Toronto’s Fashion Industry
In 2020, there were numerous significant impacts on Toronto’s fashion industry. The COVID-19 pandemic and the BLM movement influenced several changes to how Toronto’s fashion industry will operate. This article will explore some of these changes. The Toronto Fashion Industry Background Fashion is one of the world’s most important industries, with support from various governments…