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Black man selling 'Stay Strong. Stay Black.' t-shirts at an outdoor vendors market
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Telling the stories of Black culture one t-shirt at a time

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 16, 2022November 8, 2022
Sun beams down on a Black man in sunglasses holding a football
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Former football pro hopes to inspire Black youth with free camp in North Preston

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter July 29, 2022November 8, 2022
Left Photo: Black man in red t-shirt and Black hat sits at a desk. Right photo: Black man in red t-shirt drills and installs baseboard lights in a dimly lit roller skating arena
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Owner of roller dome optimistic business will skate to success

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter July 25, 2022November 8, 2022
Left Photo: Black and white photo of Private George Alexander Downey Sr.. Right photo: Downey's grandson Robert Downey
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Grandson of No. 2 Construction Battalion member hopes for ‘real apology,’ action on recommendations

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter July 7, 2022November 8, 2022
Bernadette Hamilton-Reid was the featured guest Monday Night on Soundtrack to the Struggle
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Bernadette Hamilton-Reid talks advocacy, economics, and connectivity in the Black community

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 16, 2022November 8, 2022
a white man's hands holding open an empty wallet
Posted inLabour, Morning File, Profiles

Ditching the “culture of blame”

A white woman with chin length auburn hair and blue eyes, wearing a bright blue sweater by Suzanne Rent June 8, 2022January 9, 2023
Black man in a yellow helmet sits in helicopter cockpit
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Ardel Smith’s career as a helicopter pilot takes him to great heights

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 6, 2022November 8, 2022
A Black man speaks next to a bright mural painted on a brick wall
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

New mural in Kentville honours life, boxing career of Olympian Bryan Gibson

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter May 28, 2022November 8, 2022
Two Black ladies pose in front af a radio station promotional poster
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Nicole Johnson finds a seat at the table with radio show about Black Nova Scotians

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter May 4, 2022November 8, 2022
Black hockey coach in dark baseball cap and team windbreaker with blurred hockey action in the background
Posted inBlack Nova Scotia

Black ice: Continuing the tradition of Black hockey in Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

A smiling Black man with a shaved head and wire rimmed glasses wears a headphone in a recording studio by Matthew Byard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter April 6, 2022November 8, 2022

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