BRIEF BUT IN PRINT

 Caribbean Camera Shortie By Stephen Weir



Scholarship for Young Writers
Yesterday the Giller Foundation and Mantella Corporation announced the return of the Giller Mantella Scholarship which is dedicated to supporting underserved Black, Indigenous, and racialised students across Canada.
Building on the success of 2024’s three inaugural $10,000 recipients, and responding to a high demand, the program now expands to include second and third-year undergraduate students alongside high school graduates.
Applications open February 17, 2025, and close April 2, 2025. The Scholarship is speci/cally for students with an interest in creative writing and literature who often face a range of challenges in pursuing their careers. Challenges often include limited access to resources, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to the literary world perpetuated by economic disparities, cultural biases, and a lack of representation in literary institutions.

African Film Festival 2025


"Garvey’s Ghost"Get ready to laugh if you are in California next month as Canadian made Garvey’s Ghost premieres at the Pan African Film Festival 2025 at Culver Theatre, Los Angeles! It will be screened twice during the festivals on the afternoon of Feb 10th and late morning on Feb15th
Created by Frances-Anne Solomon, this Toronto-made comedy follows Denny, a newcomer to 1950s Canada, renting from Miss Violet, a fierce Marcus Garvey devotee—who regularly receives visits from Garvey’s mischievous ghost!Inspired by In the Black by B. Denham Jolly, this series celebrates resilience, community, and big dreams.

Toronto City Hall to Celebrate Bob Marley's 80th Birthday with 7th Annual Marley Lights


Toronto will mark what would have been Bob Marley’s 80th birthday with the 7th Annual Marley Lights event on Thursday, February 6, at City Hall.The celebration includes the lighting of the Toronto sign in honour of the legendary reggae icon and the 34th annual Bob Marley Day in Toronto. Fans are encouraged to wear red, gold, and green and gather at 7 p.m. to take photos with the illuminated sign and pay tribute to Marley and Rastafari culture.The Toronto sign is best viewed after dark, making it the perfect backdrop for this tribute to the global music legend.


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