Health Association of African Canadians (HAAC) logo and "Black Mental Health Matters"
Events 

Supporting Black Canadian Mental Health [July 11, 2023, 5:30pm, Black Cultural Centre]

Join HAAC for a community conversation about supporting Black mental health. The session will be hosted by HAAC and Stepped Care Solutions to gather input from community members and organizations that serve the needs of Black Canadians. The aim is to better understand how Wellness Together Canada (WTC) can improve access to virtual resources, supports, and services and integrate Afrocentric approaches to mental health on WTC.

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Ryan "R$ Smooth" Somers gives the peace sign while broadcasting on the radio
Ryan "R$ Smooth" Somers
Arts Education Entertainment History News 

DJ R$ $mooth celebrates career as host of longest-running Black music radio show in Atlantic Canada [VIDEO]

The longest-running Black music radio show in Atlantic Canada recently celebrated its 25th year anniversary on the airwaves.

Ryan Somers, aka DJ R$ $mooth, has been hosting $mooth Groove$ on CKDU 88.1 FM since 1998. The show, which airs every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm, broadcasts out of the Student Union Building on the campus of Dalhousie University.

“I always think of the show as like a home base, like no matter what’s going on… most people can hear me that Sunday,”

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Graduates and attendees to the Pathway to Success event hosted by The Africadian Empowerment Academy on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Graduates and attendees to the Pathway to Success event hosted by The Africadian Empowerment Academy on Friday, June 23, 2023. Photo: Matthew Byard
Education Employment Housing News 

Grads of Africadian Empowerment Academy find pathway to success with Red Seal certification

Ten students received their Red Seal certifications in skilled trades this year by taking part in the Africadian Empowerment Academy.

The students were honoured at an event dubbed Pathway to Success, which was hosted by the academy on Friday evening.

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Twila Grosse during her announced that she's running for the PCs in the upcoming Preston byelection. Photo: Matthew Byard
Twila Grosse during her announcment that she's running for the PCs in the upcoming Preston byelection. Photo: Matthew Byard
News Politics 

Twila Grosse running for PCs in Preston byelection [VIDEO]

The final candidate of the three major political parties has been announced for an upcoming byelection in the Preston riding.

Twila Grosse was announced as the PC Party’s candidate in an event in the riding on Tuesday night attended by Premier Tim Houston and members of the PC Caucus.

Grosse worked for 36 years as an accountant for the Halifax International Airport Authority before retiring in 2020.

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Right photo: Ryan Somers at CKDU, June 1998. Left Photo: Ryan Somers at CKDU, June 11, 2023.
Ryan 'RS Smooth' Somers host a 25th anniversary special edition of '$mooth Grooves' on CKDU 88.1, this Sunday at 5pm. -- Right photo: Ryan Somers at CKDU, June 1998. Left Photo: Ryan Somers at CKDU, June 11, 2023.
Black Scotian Media (category) Events 

[VIDEO] — Smooth Grooves 25th-anniversary special this Sunday @ 5pm on CKDU 88.1FM

CHECK THIS OUT: June 2023 marks the 25th year (!!!) my $mooth Groove$ show has been on the CKDU airwaves!!! It started back in June of 1998. (I myself just celebrated 30 years on the air at CKDU this past March 2023). I’m very blessed to still be on the air for so many years and I’m truly thankful for your support.

I will be doing a special anniversary show on Sunday June 18th and I’d really like YOUR help. Here’s how:

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Black Fatherhood Unity March
Events 

Black Fatherhood Unity March this Sunday in Halifax (Father’s Day!)

“Father’s day!! This Sunday come and celebrate the Black men in our lives. . We are looking to showcase the unbreakable bond of fatherhood in the black family and our role in our families and the community collectively. So bring the spouse kids and everyone along! The emphasis is to honor Black men but this is fully family friendly. Having kids is not a requirement the only requirement is your bond with Black men.

Join us this Sunday as we share fun, games, conversations, joy, love and fellowship. For any questions you can contact me directly or Phillip Guy (Jnfo is on the flyer). Hope to see you there! ❤️??

A special thanks to 902manup and the Nova Scotia Brotherhood for helping this vision become reality!”

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