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!!

‘No more Taco Bell for me, I guess’: Lettuce served at Taco Bell linked to intestinal illness cases in the U.S.
Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell U.S. locations by Taylor Farms has been linked to a microscopic parasite causing cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection. (Courtesy: @tacobell/Instagram &





