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Live. Laugh. Love

Toronto, Ontario
Joined March 2009
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LeBron James questions why the media asked him about Kyrie Irving sharing a movie controversy but didn't ask his thoughts on the Jerry Jones 1957 photo blocking school integration. H/T @SpectrumSN – at Fort Worth, TX
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This med student taught himself to illustrate a range of medical conditions as they affect Black people — here's why diversity in medical drawings matters (with @ebereillustrate)
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Check out the first round of employers for ACED! 🎉🎉 Get the chance to hear about the job opportunities available for Black music industry professionals at Rogers Sports & Media, Monstercat and Live Nation. Register Now: tryhellohire.com/events/aced
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📢COMING UP: #PlayBlack DJ Marathon Join us this Saturday, June 26 from 12 noon to midnight for our first DJ Marathon! Curated by @theobgms, @ThisIsJester, and @CleoEllis_ (@LUXELIFESOUND) we’ll have 12 of Canada’s best DJ’s spinning all day 🎧✨ Watch: bit.ly/advancedj
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Join us tomorrow on Zoom for our first ever Annual General Meeting! 5pm-6pm Mark this down on your calendar if you want to learn more about ADVANCE or have a desire to bolster inclusivity in Canada’s music industry! 💻✨ bit.ly/advanceagm
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A massive thank you to all panelists, performers, and attendees of the first inaugural AMPED summit! From start to finish, today was amazing A special thank you to all of our sponsors and the whole ADVANCE team! Without y’all this wouldn’t have been possible 🖤✨
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Keynote energy✨ Alongside @KardinalO, @theycallmeTUNE will be speaking about his career so far, the current & future state of African music in 2021, and the impact of Caribbean music worldwide! Register free below now:👇🏽 bit.ly/advanceamped
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Join us on June 19th as we facilitate a one-day virtual summit, featuring amazing panelists and engaging conversations. Register free below👇🏽 bit.ly/advanceamped
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.@WondaGurlBeats is the first Black woman to win the Jack Richardson producer of the year award at the #JUNOS.
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June 19th moving Canadian black music forward with the @advancemusicca family 🙏🏾 I’m on at 5.30 to talk about NFTs and blockchain applications for the music industry tune in !
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We’re thrilled to announce AMPED, a one-day virtual summit geared towards students, career professionals, and executives looking to broaden their knowledge of the Canadian music industry. June 19th. Details coming soon.
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A year ago today, the world witnessed the tragic & senseless murder of George Floyd, due to the hands of police brutality. Today at ADVANCE, we honour his legacy and remember the commitment our community has made to eradicate anti-Black racism and systemic barriers.
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👉🏽 We’re happy to announce the 4th episode of #ADVANCEAmplify taking place next Wednesday! Join us for a featured conversation between television and radio icon @MasterTTV and our moderator @DwightDrummond from @CBCTorontoNews Check it out on YouTube May 26 @ 5pm ET!
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Announcing the 3rd episode of #AdvanceAmplify on April 28th, which will spotlight @Kesi the general manager at @604records alongside our moderator #KentyaKurban! APRIL 28th | 5PM EST. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! m.youtube.com/channel/UCxb6B…
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Wow. Playoffs baby!!
MELO. BANG.
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To our fans: While we are honored that #Verzuz made the cover of Billboard, this would not have been possible without Beenie Man & Bounty Killer, who set a big tone for our audience and represented for Jamaica 🇯🇲 🙏🏽
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We are so proud and excited to foster and nurture existing spaces and create new spaces for Black voices in Toronto's music industry.
Today, the @CityofToronto and key partners are taking important and much-needed steps to support the advancement of Black professionals within Toronto’s Music Industry.
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"Until we educate the entire human race, this thing will not stop." Michael Holding delivers a powerful message, explaining why #BlackLivesMatter.
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Take 6 min and watch this.
‘If Facebook were around in the 1930s, it would have allowed Hitler to post 30-second ads’ — Listen to Sacha Baron Cohen slam the social media industry for facilitating the spread of hate, lies, and conspiracies
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Excited for this one! Nuthin’ but love and respeckk for each band everyone of these superheroes. Come get da vibez y’all! #MenOfDistinction #NewYork #LA #Vibezzz instagram.com/p/BwVmhizn0Oi/…
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