After his wife’s difficult pregnancy, James Hogue founded Fathers Assisting Mothers, a doula bootcamp for fathers who want to empower their partner's pregnancy! Black women DESERVE a safe and healthy pregnancy -- this initiative is a great way to protect our Black mothers!

On July 5th, 2024, The Foundation for Black Communities (FFBC) along with the Calgary African Community Collective (CACC), and the Caribbean Community Council of Calgary (CCCC) hosted Roots and Rhythms Breakfast: Connecting Culture, Celebrating Community, One Breakfast at a Time

Happy publishing day to Gamerville, a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas, who will be featured at #VWF2024. Available now from @harpercollinsca.

🎂Colin Low was born on this day (July 24) in 1926. For over 60 years, he contributed to over 200 #NFB works. His eclectic portfolio and the multiplicity of his talents forever marked Canadian cinema. 📽️ (Re)Discover his filmography today → bit.ly/NFBColinLow

Pacific Northwest wildfires force evacuations, smoke chokes swaths of US reut.rs/3LEUD6A

I’m still not over this beautiful moment of sisterhood and sportsmanship! You can just feel the love shining through these ladies. Congrats Rebeca, Jordan and Simone! ✨

The time Tim Walz signed a bill to rename a Minnesota highway "Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway" in purple ink outside Paisley Park 🔥

Happening tomorrow at 10am PT / 1pm ET 🚨 ScreenMiner 30s Webinar: How to Harness YouTube Analytics to Build Audiences for Film, TV & Web Content 🎯 Sign up for the FREE webinar now: ow.ly/yjVC50SO4ZJ

Hair like lambs wool 🖤

In a major reversal, Georgia's state school superintendent will now recognize AP African American Studies ajc.com/education/get-…

The HBHAS Seventh Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition, “Celebrating Freedom,” runs until Sept. 15 at Helson Gallery, featuring 24+ artists. Highlighting Black Canadian culture and equality, it includes works by Paul Dias and Kat Lindo. thespec.com/news/canada/ce…

At home streaming doesn’t stack up against the magic of attending a film festival. We’re here to tell you why, and with our program launch one week away, it’s time to get excited about #AIFF24. Read more: atlanticfilmfestival.ca/news-and-stori…

On this day in 1865, Matthew A Henson was born. He was the first person to reach Geographic North Pole in 1909 along with Robert Peary. —Matthew Henson was a black explorer who was born in Charles County Maryland on August 8, 1866, At a young age, he was orphaned and lived with

From docs to dramas to horror to animation, local heroes and international talent, big screen stars to hidden gems, we've got it all covered 🍿 What is your favourite thing you've seen at #VAFF? What are you looking forward to seeing this year? #VAFF #VAFFVIRTUAL #VAFF28

CLOSING SOON: Applications are open for attending the International Financing Forum in Toronto (September 8 – 9, 2024), with support from the Passport to Market program. Apply by August 9, 2024. Learn more: creativebc.com/funding-progra…

FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT 📽️ We announce our commitment to fund 21 feature-length documentaries for a total of $4.9 million through the Feature Documentary Program. Discover the projects 👀 ow.ly/RGGX50SU9zo #TFC #telefilm #films #documentaries #cinema

🌍🌿 Today, we honor the resilience and strength of Indigenous Peoples. Canada's commitment to language revitalization ensures that the #IndigenousLanguages thrive for generations to come. un.org/en/observances…

Amanda Strong’s stunning #stopmotion short film, INKWO FOR WHEN THE STARVING RETURN, will also have its World Premiere at #TIFF24! 👏🏼✨ Congratulations to the entire team behind this new Amanda Strong and #NFB co-production!

Avis à l'industrie 📣 Relance du Programme d’aide à la diffusion en salle de Téléfilm Canada pour l’exercice financier 2024-2025 Infos : ow.ly/AAKR50SUIQj

Paris’ first woman mayor, Anne Hidalgo, has officially passed the Olympic Flag to the first woman mayor of the 2028 host city of Los Angeles, Karen Bass. 🇺🇸 🥇