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Topic: Art

Bird Flu Outbreak in Canada & Ghislaine Maxwell Possible Retrial & The Weeknd’s New Album

Today on #NEWSYOUCANUSE: There is an Avian (bird) flu outbreak being reported in Eastern Canada that has killed hundreds of birds & has the potential to impact humans. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell may get a retrial due to a conflict of interest with a member of the jury. Then, we talk about the latest album from Scarborough’s very own The Weeknd. Have you listened to his new album Dawn FM? We dig into it all on this episode of #NYCU, what do you think?

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Les Twins Talk Working With Beyonce, New Music, Hennessy Collaboration & More!

This week on the #TheBGshow, I have a Hennessy Conversation with world-famous dance sensation, @Official Les Twins! Larry & Laurent breakdown their early days before they made it big, working with the biggest stars including Beyonce, their new music & their new collaboration with Hennessy! We also want to thank 0x Society NFT Gallery in collaboration with Produkt inside the New City Gas historical site for hosting us! How much do you love Les Twins? Let me know in the comments!

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How Black Canadian artist Francorama is about to become the next Pablo Picasso

In today’s #NewsYouCanUse, Brandon is in Montreal for the unveiling of a neighbourhood basketball court that has been refurbished and re-designed by talented artist, Francorama! The project was done in collaboration with Hennessy. Brandon gets to talk 1-on-1 with the rising star painter who says he sees himself as the world’s next Pablo Picasso! Franocrama also shares some advice for other young Black artists who dream of making it big.

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EXCLUSIVE: Black Lives Matter Canada Purchases New Toronto HQ to Use As Cultural Community Centre

In today’s #NewsYouCanUse, Brandon gets an EXCLUSIVE look at Black Lives Matter Canada’s historic purchase of a new home for their headquarters. BLM Canada says the 10,000-square-foot facility located at 24 Cecil Street, will be called The Wildseed Centre for Art & Activism. It will be used as a cultural community hub that will provide a host of services. Watch for more details & comment below!

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I Watched This Poem 20 Times & It Gave Me CHILLS

This week we speak to Toronto poet, Akil McKeznie the author of the poem, Historians. It’s about being Black in today’s society. I was sent this poem by a friend who told me to watch it, and I did, 20 times in a row. It left me speechless and it gave me chills. Here’s our Open & Honest interview with, Akil.

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