Raise our hands, roll up our sleeves and collaborate; The Hummingbird Gala 2019
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Change does not happen in silos – it requires all of us to raise our
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Author: Simone Smith
This is for Toronto
BY SIMONE J. SMITH It was a Saturday, and I was actually braiding my hair when I decided to take
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Welcome to my house; South Africa takes over Toronto
BY SIMONE J. SMITH Shanae never thought that when she returned to Toronto, the industry would have changed so drastically.
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Why are your limits set so low? Understanding limiting beliefs – Part I
BY SIMONE J. SMITH I don’t….. I can’t….. I mustn’t…… I am not….. Others will…… I am coming straight this
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Stevel Marc; Don’t let struggle become your identity
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time!” I exclaimed as I wiped tears from
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Finding ways to become involved; Toronto Caribbean Newspaper and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated volunteer at the CIBC Run for the Cure, 2019
BY SIMONE J. SMITH There was a time that the first thought that came to mind when a person heard
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Portland Jerk; Building a successful business includes building strong partnership
BY SIMONE J. SMITH Sharmaine Wendel didn’t know it, but when she applied for that new restaurant opening up down
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Shania Kids Can; Providing support to our vulnerable communities
BY SIMONE J. SMITH It was a terrible shock for Brampton; that Saturday night in June 2014, a two-alarm fire
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Understanding the history of Cuba; reflections on documentary Cuba In A Bottle
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “To understand the history of Rum is to understand the history of Cuba itself.” Every island
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Ajax Crematorium and Visitation Centre Inc; helping the community prepare for a loved one’s departure
BY SIMONE J. SMITH On Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 12pm–2pm, Ajax Crematorium invited the Durham community to the crematorium
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