This week on #TheBGshow, today we recognize emancipation day – it was back on August 1, 1834 the British Empire abolished slavery. It is only this year though, that Canada has officially recognized the day. This episode, Brandon speaks with Toronto’s deputy mayor, Michael Thompson & former MP, Celina Caesar-Chavannes about the significance of Emancipation Day and what’s next for Canada’s Black community. Comment below!!

‘It’s just a little challenge for myself’ A Toronto teen is offering free haircuts for a month to give back to his community and to be the best barber he can be
Xavier Bergman is an 18-year-old barber from North York, who started his journey by cutting hair for free two years ago in high school. Now




