TOPIC: BLACK CHANGEMAKERS QC
2024 Black Changemakers
Building legacies, breaking biases: This contractor is laying the groundwork for change
Despite initial doubts and challenges, including experiencing discrimination as a Black woman in a field predominantly occupied by men, Sophia Lundy made a name for herself in the construction industry. Now, she helps break down barriers for others.
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Beyond the music: How Fatima Wilson is keeping steelpan culture alive in Montreal
Wilson has been teaching steelpan for nearly two decades, but her career is part of a much longer family legacy of sharing the Trinidadian instrument and its culture. She's one of the 2024 Black Changemakers from CBC Quebec.
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Afro Drag is taking drag performance to another level in Montreal
This is isn't Drag Race, it's Afro Drag and it's a heck of a show.
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This educator uses movement to keep youths from 'falling through the cracks'
Steev Blackette is an educator and crisis interventionist at Batshaw Youth and Family Services who offers after-school programs, like stepping lessons, with the hopes that fewer kids will "fall through the cracks."
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Honouring young stars of Montreal's Black communities
The GemStar Circle of Excellence celebrates promising young, Black Montrealers. We spoke with the program's founder, Gemma Raeburn-Baynes, as she prepares for the second annual 'graduation' ceremony.
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After 60 years of giving back, this legend isn't slowing down
Whether it was raising money for young people to go to school, showcasing the best of Black culture, or even challenging eurocentric standards of beauty, Gemma Raeburn-Baynes seemingly always had a plan to empower Black people.
2024 Black Changemakers
How does CBC select the Black Changemakers? Meet the jury
This year, CBC Quebec enlisted the help of a selection committee composed solely of previous laureates and community stakeholders to choose 2024s most outstanding changemakers.
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CBC Quebec's 4th edition of Black Changemakers is here
The nominations are in, the jury voted, and we're now ready to present the cohort who were named as part of CBC Quebec's fourth edition of Black Changemakers. Senior Producer of Black Changemakers, Dionne Codrington, joins Breakaway host Alison Brunette to share some of the inspiring stories we'll be bringing you throughout the year.
2024 Black Changemakers
Meet the 2024 CBC Black Changemakers
Now in its fourth year, the series was conceived to highlight individuals from the province's Black communities who are making meaningful change and inspiring others. And for the first time, Changemakers has been expanded to a year-round project.
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This former news anchor is helping young people meet their fullpotential
Elysia Bryan-Baynes, a retired Global News anchor, leverages her experience and influence to champion civic engagement and inclusive journalism.
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This hip-hop artist and educator is making Quebec's Black history more accessible
Aly Ndiaye, also known as Webster, is both ahistorian and hip-hop artist. For years, he has been working to expand what is taught as part of Quebec's history.
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This producer and TV host focuses on raw, real conversations
As the media landscape keeps shifting, producer and TV host Kevin Calixtefocuses on being authentic and putting advocacy front-and-centre.
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How important is it for BIPOC people to have an outlet focused on diversity?
Host of the Keke Show and co-host of Rapolitik, we catch up with 2021 CBC Quebec Black Changemaker Kevin Calixte.
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This Black Changemaker is working to expand financial literacy and education and her mission is growing
Annick Kwetcheu Gamo was a Black Changemaker in 2023. Her mission is to expand financial literacy and education, especially to immigrants in Quebec. Quebec AM host Peter Tardiff speaks to her about the steam she has picked up since her nomination.
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Leaning in, accepting your flowers and never standing still
Amanda Maxwell comes from a long line of changemakers. While it's second nature for this community worker to do whatever it takes on the frontlines, she's much more comfortable behind the scenes. On this walk, she explores how stepping into the light can ignite the passion in future changemakers.
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This entrepreneur had dreams of being on TV. Now, she co-hosts a talk show
2022 Black Changemaker Keithy Antoine says achieving your dreams starts with honest self-reflection.
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What does it take to be a Black Changemaker?
Entrepreneur, artist, radio and TV host, we catch up with 2022 CBC Quebec Black Changemaker Keithy Antoine
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Black LGBTQ filmmakers are opening up conversations on long marginalized issues, says festival founder
Massimadi Foundation president Laurent Lafontant has been working to bring these stories forward for over 15 years.
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How leading with an 'activist heart' helps this mom create change
In this episode of Changemakers, host Dionne Codringtonspeaks with MubeenahMughalabout her acts of service.
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Montreal's Black Healing Centre is training community care workers to meet a growing need
The Black Healing Centre needs more Black mental health practitioners, so theyre finding their own solutions and training them in a pilot program. Psychotherapist Lisa Ndejuru is leading the program.
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What makes someone a Black Changemaker? New audio series revisits 4 laureates for answers
Join host Dionne Codrington on a new audio series as she goes searching for the DNA of a Changemaker by revisiting the personal stories and insights of four laureates from CBC's Black Changemakers project.
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CBC Black Changemakers expands to year-round project
CBC's Dionne Codrington discusses CBC's fourth edition of Black Changemakers. CBC is accepting nominations until March 8.
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Nominations for the 2024 CBC Black Changemakers now closed
CBC Quebecs Black Changemakers series is back. We are looking for current-day Changemakers from Quebecs Black communities who are helping to shape our future.
2023 Black Changemakers
This former refugee now runs his own law firm and is always there to help others
Moses Gashirabake, who escaped Rwanda as a child, hasn't forgotten what it's like to lose his home. He now works tirelessly to better the lives of others fleeing genocide.
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Money matters: She's helping people in Quebec City's Black community figure out finances
Annick Kwetcheu Gamo left wealth management to help those who dont know where to start, launching Code F, a non-profit agency that helps people become more financially savvy.
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