https://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3m7kflyuxcs2kThe Ghanaians we spoke to laughed at the idea of DNA deciding who is African. Because for them, identity isn’t individual. It’s lineage, and the clan you can name out loud.  “What is your last name?” one of them asked. “You don’t know your real name.” https://byblacks.com/opinion/item/3849-my-dna-test-led-me-to-ghana-but-the-return-home-wasn-t-what-i-expected09 Dec 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kflyuxcs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3m5llskc33s2dThe City of Vaughan’s Economic Development team is enhancing support for Black entrepreneurs. Black business owners are encouraged to complete a survey by Nov. 27 to help us improve City-led programs. Take the survey: vaughanbusiness.ca/SupportBlackBusiness14 Nov 2025 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5llskc33s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3m4sraenfus2uDuring Cinefest, Adrian Walters became the first actor in the festival’s history to star in two films at the festival. https://byblacks.com/entertainment/film-tv/item/3840-i-almost-said-no-to-the-role-that-changed-my-life04 Nov 2025 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sraenfus2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3m3uqmphgsk24In our fast-paced world, convenience is often mistaken for comfort. ChatGPT is not your therapist, and you need to stop using it like one. Because what feels like care can easily become harm. Read more here: https://byblacks.com/the-experts/health/item/3838-the-problem-with-ai-as-a-therapist-part-one23 Oct 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3uqmphgsk24https://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3m33xa2g3kk2cThe universe did its thing.💫 https://byblacks.com/profiles/artists/item/3830-i-was-ready-to-quit-acting-now-i-have-a-role-on-netflix-s-most-watched-tv-series13 Oct 2025 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33xa2g3kk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3m2oxmx25mk2xThe Globe and Mail keeps writing stories about these failures, but they're asking the wrong question. It's not "Why didn't corporate pledges work?" It's "Why did we think they would?" https://byblacks.com/opinion/item/3831-bay-street-s-dei-pledges-are-dying-here-s-why-begging-for-equity-never-works08 Oct 2025 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2oxmx25mk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3lzw4y3exds2dOne mother told me that Beaches is the only place she can vacation and truly relax. Her nonverbal autistic son gets dedicated support from staff who understand his needs, letting the whole family enjoy their time without constant worry. READ MORE: https://byblacks.com/the-experts/travel/item/3827-beaches-resorts-where-all-inclusive-actually-means-including-everyone28 Sep 2025 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzw4y3exds2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3lw4wyi7lhc2gThe “Yes, And” campaign by SheaMoisture Canada didn’t just land. It lingered. SheaFest reminds us that you are not just one thing. You are everything. And that message matters, especially now, when joy and nuance can feel like luxuries. https://byblacks.com/profiles/sponsored-profiles/item/3821-yes-and-inside-sheamoisture-s-pop-up-festival-during-toronto-carnival-weekend11 Aug 2025 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw4wyi7lhc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/byblacks.bsky.social/post/3lv73jhqkfm27There is sometimes an expectation that “ethnic” food should be cheap. However, most people are unaware that many ingredients used in African and Caribbean cuisine can be challenging to source.  https://byblacks.com/news/item/3819-no-data-no-dining-how-a-lack-of-information-on-black-restaurants-contributes-to-their-failure30 Jul 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:uspcabaxjrab5fssfufmt3qp/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv73jhqkfm27