Happy Friday, X fam! Hope y’all had a pleasant week. This remarkable quote from the great Madiba got me through the week. I hope it inspires you as you wind down the week as well.

Chinua Achebe published his first novel, "Things Fall Apart" at the age of 28 in 1958. It is Africa's best selling book with over 20 million copies sold. It has been translated into 57 languages. It was ranked as one of the Greatest Books Ever by Encyclopedia Brittanica.

Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.

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The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate to 4.5%, signaling efforts to stimulate the economy. apple.news/AgxJHAN-1TtO-z…

TD is committed to empowering underserved small business owners with $10 million in grants for innovative solutions to systemic barriers faced by small business owners. Apply now: td.com/ca/en/about-td…

August 1st is Emancipation Day, a historic milestone in the fight for freedom and equality. Let's honor the sacrifices and progress made, while continuing to work towards a more just and inclusive society for all.

Grateful to celebrate #EmancipationDay with the AgentsC Inc. team at their annual Giving Black Conference Soirée. Thank you, Mide for the kind invitation.

New investments to support Black entrepreneurs. This fund aims to drive innovation & create more opportunities for diverse founders to grow their ventures. Great initiative to empower underrepresented startups in Canada. For more info: lnkd.in/gwYjxbyA #BlackBusinesses

Excited to have attended the African Impact Challenge event yesterday, where I gained insights into supporting Africa's brightest innovators. Glad to see my former employer Mastercard Foundation supporting this initiative as they continue to bet big on Africans & the African continent.

Unlock the potential of your business: Discover the Canada Small Business Financing Loan - Your Ticket to Growth and Success! Reach out to learn how this loan can propel your small business forward. #SmallBusiness #Financing #Opportunity For more info: lnkd.in/eTsV-qhP

As inflation cools and economic conditions change, market forecasts now expect the Bank of Canada to cut rates at every meeting for the rest of 2024, a faster pace than previously anticipated. globalnews.ca/news/10707245/…

Building and protecting generational wealth involves saving, investing, and thoughtful estate planning. Regularly revisit your strategy with professionals to ensure your legacy is secure for future generations. #GenerationalWealth #EstatePlanning stories.td.com/us/en/article/…

A better world won’t be possible unless we contribute to it. We must be the change that we seek in the world. We must be the light in the darkness. We must have the courage to do the right thing even if no one is doing it. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

🌟 Exciting news! TD has launched TD eCommerce Solutions, a customizable platform for Canadian small businesses to easily sell online. Powered by BigCommerce, this all-in-one solution simplifies webstore setup, payment processing, and customer reach. td.mediaroom.com/2024-09-09-TD-…

Never compromise your integrity or character.

On October 28, 2016, I met the humble and intelligent Mr. Jelani Aliyu, MFR, at the General Motors design plant near Detroit. After long admiring him, I cherished our lunch together. If only more honest people led the world. Learn about this great African: youtu.be/vqx-xKGeDCA?si…

It’s always great being in the market and touching base with hardworking colleagues who support our work under the TD (Canada) Black Customer Experience (BCE) Segment. Thank you Monica and Hari for your support.

Great catching up with Camesha Cox of The Reading Partnership at Edill’s Coffee House in Scarborough. Camesha is making significant impact with her work: readingpartnership.com Edill’s is a great place to check out! It’s Black owned, looks amazing & the coffee tastes great.

Great time networking with Shawn Allen & several others at the Toronto Business Summit After - Social Networking Event yesterday in Scarborough!