The Toronto Region Board of Trade (TRBOT) awarded a $100K Lenovo Digital Transformation Grant to businesses that showed their plan for success incorporated measures to address equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Roots 77 worldwide celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday
Where to watch, listen and re-live the experience
A series of events under the theme Roots 77 underway since January 31 continues with the main event, a seven-hour Live Stream of Bob Marley’s 77th Earthstrong tribute, taking place on the legendary musician’s birthday on February 6. Events unfold during Reggae Month in Jamaica and include a live sound clash competition, musicians the Marley Brothers (Ziggy, Stephen, Ky-Mani, Julian, and Damian) and special link-ups in honour of Bob Marley.
Continue reading Roots 77 worldwide celebration of Bob Marley’s birthdayTwo new art exhibits to unveil at the Bob Marley Museum in Jamaica
Artwork submissions for the Bob Marley Museum art exhibition honouring the singer were being accepted up to today and a new exhibition in honour of the Marley family matriarch Rita Marley will unveil at the museum on Sunday.
Continue reading Two new art exhibits to unveil at the Bob Marley Museum in JamaicaBob Marley Roots 77 birthday tribute, record release, live music, world stream
The Marley Brothers release Cornerstone as a tribute to their father, the legendary musician Bob Marley today, February 4, and headline the Cali Vibes festival tomorrow. The Bob Marley Roots 77 birthday tribute concert with performances by Ziggy Marley, a Stephen Marley livestream tribute, and many other highlights take place during a week’s worth of events, including an environmental beach clean-up and concert, a docuseries, and art shows at the Bob Marley Museum in Jamaica.
See more of what’s in store for the Hall of Fame, and Lifetime Achievement Award-winning reggae pioneer and what country to find it in.
Continue reading Bob Marley Roots 77 birthday tribute, record release, live music, world streamMiss USA Cheslie Kryst challenged the status quo
Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst had a radiant personality that was hard to ignore when she introduced a story or talked to a guest as part of her role as host on the entertainment TV news show Extra.
Continue reading Miss USA Cheslie Kryst challenged the status quoThink twice about your pink hair makeover
Thinking of going pink? Is it a professional look for work?
Pink hair in a creative industry could get you promoted, while the same colour hair in a more traditional setting could cost you your business relationships.
How to tell when it’s okay to go pink.
Soundtrack of Black America songs, according to Ne-Yo
“The soundtrack of Black America” is this year’s Urban One Honors theme. Ne-Yo named a couple of his songs that he thinks should be on that soundtrack and a few songs from other African American artists he thinks should definitely be there too.
Continue reading Soundtrack of Black America songs, according to Ne-YoUrban One honours trailblazers who wrote the soundtrack of Black America
The fourth annual Urban One Honors presents a showcase of Black American music seldom seen in music award shows in or outside the U.S., emceed by Oscar-winning R&B musician Ne-Yo in his debut role as award show host. The Urban One media network released a lineup of incredible performers, including H.E.R. as the show opener, actress Eva Marcille as backstage host interviewing notable award presenters, industry honourees and legendary artists who wrote the soundtrack of Black America. The show premieres on digital and cable on Monday, MLK Day in the U.S.
Continue reading Urban One honours trailblazers who wrote the soundtrack of Black AmericaTop 10 most popular books in 2021
I did a summary of the 10 most popular ebooks that were trending on Kobo during the holiday break. This list will give you an idea of the titles people were clicking on during the Christmas and Kwanzaa break.
Continue reading Top 10 most popular books in 2021Lock in low resort prices for a high-end vacation in Mexico
We found a luxury resort in Mexico that allows travellers to book their vacations now and travel later without having to choose a date. If you’re planning to travel between now and the end of next year, this is one deal that may be so easy on your wallet it will be difficult to pass up.
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