POEM: The Melanin in My Skin
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan The Melanin in My Skin, Shines outside of me, and within Through the sun and the light, Melanin and I have always had a good night. – The glowing sun shines onto me. Filling my body with dopamine, serotonin, and glee Oh, how I love my Melanin in my skin, Glistening […]
Destinations To Go To For Black Travelers
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Travelling is one of the most life changing experiences that encourages individuals to take advantage of new foods, scenery, and retail. It brings a new atmosphere that includes a diverse culture, and sense of community unmatched. Travelling is especially important because it allows visitors to expand their horizon in terms of generating […]
Black Owned Plant Companies That Can Brighten Up Your Living Space
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Interior design encompasses a variety of complex and unique designs. These designs have become a success in creating comfortable living spaces in people’s homes. Plants are a unique staging item incorporated in homes because they provide an added touch of nature to one’s home. Plants offer bright colours, bring purity to the […]
Resources to Support the Black Community
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Canada is one of the most diverse and safest countries to live in. Toronto, in particular, is a city that embodies diversity and is occupied by various ethnicities. The Black community holds a significant place in the city with its contributions in society. In a large city, it is expected that the […]
POEM: Paving the Way
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan In a world full of fear that intertwines, I pave my way, this path of mine Painting through with emotions, strong and bright I colour my journey with strength and might. – Through my struggles, Big and small, I rise above the weakness, Above it all Whatever challenge that I meet, I […]
Exploring African Dishes From Around The World
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Food is a necessity in order to survive, yet it offers a dimension of innovation that has people celebrating its cultural roots. Food brings families together, creates a legacy among various cultures, reconnects people with their traditions, and brings an unforgettable experience to the table. Many of the popular African dishes restaurants […]
Five Black owned Restaurants in Toronto
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Toronto’s food culture embodies innovation, talent, and unique flavour profiles. The city welcomes a variety of different dishes that offer an invigorating experience. The food scene reflects Toronto’s multicultural population and provides a variety of different options for everyone’s palette. Some of these flavours are unheard of due to their innovative and […]
Black Owned Skin Care Brands
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Black owned products are not praised enough for the hard work that goes into perfecting a formula for different skin tones and skin conditions. These formulas include innovation that breaks barriers as healthy ingredients are a central focus. In fact, many Black creators in the beauty community do not get enough recognition […]
Black Influencers in Social Media You Need to Hear About
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan In 2020, since the COVID-19 pandemic, social media has been one of the biggest platforms to gain worldwide recognition. The lockdown created an atmosphere for people to grow and create content while staying home, which led to popular content creators and new advanced skills. According to statistics on Zippia, only 7.2 per […]
Poetry: FIGHTING FOR MY RIGHTS
By: Lavanya Kathirgamanathan Freedom for me Is not always Granted. I always wonder, How would it be? Then again, I am dark skinned Not a lot of Good outcomes. For my skin colour Or the way I look Right now, My mind is thinking, Intrusive thoughts, Yelling, Screaming. Reasoning with myself that It is okay, […]