“The Girl Child”: A Powerful Short Documentary on Sexual Abuse, Nominated for 2023 Golden Sheaf Awards
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April 4, 2023
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The Yorkton Film Festival has recently announced the nominees for the 2023 Golden Sheaf Awards, and among them is the short documentary “The Girl Child”, directed by MfonisoAbasi James and produced by NotJustMedia.ca, with Anita Adefuye as the executive producer. The film has been nominated in two categories: Multicultural and Short Subject – Non-Fiction. Based on a true-life story, “The …
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Meet Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the Latest Addition to the Barbie Role Model Collection!
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a well-known space scientist who has dedicated her life to inspiring young girls to pursue their dreams in STEM. She has always been passionate about space travel and now works tirelessly to show girls how fascinating space science can be. Mattel, Inc. has created a Barbie doll in Dr. Maggie’s likeness to celebrate her remarkable achievements! …
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Courage, Change and Faith: Inspiring Narratives of Black Women Leaders
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March 2, 2023
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Thirteen Black women from Africa, the Caribbean, and the USA collaborated to publish the book “Courage, Change and Faith: Inspiring Narratives of Black Women Leaders,” which officially launched on February 24th with a gala and dinner. The launch was a success, featuring a diverse group of women sharing their personal leadership stories. The co-authors aimed to inspire their peers and …
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Black History Month Spotlight: Celebrate Felicheeta Artistry and its Founder, Felicita Ovadje
Celebrate Black History Month with Felicheeta Artistry, founded by Felicita Ovadje, a trailblazer in the BIPOC makeup industry. Felicita’s passion for creating a beauty company that caters to the needs of Black women led her to open her first brick-and-mortar location in Winnipeg’s Grant Park Shopping Centre in 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Felicita’s dedication to empowering …
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Nigerian-Canadian Lawyer Wura Dasylva Named Partner at National Law Firm at 31
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January 4, 2023
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Wura Dasylva, a highly accomplished lawyer with a strong corporate/commercial background, has recently been named a partner at Miller Thomson LLP. The full-service national law firm in Canada recognized her excellent work and dedication to the legal profession, making her a partner just seven years after immigrating to Canada to achieve the North American dream. After earning her law degree …
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