Co- founder Chantalia hosted a live interview with Ambe Chenemu, the Co- founder of BACup North. Check out our IGTV for the full interview.

If I had a dollar for every time I have heard “What about White History Month?” 😪 This weeks Real Life we wanted to enlighten you on the importance of this month and how much it impacts our Global Community. As much as it might seem rhetorical, many people don’t actually understand why we celebrate this month or the importance of the month of February. We are a platform to learn and include so we are always willing to share resources to promote knowledge and awareness.

For this weeks #SICRealLife feature, we are featuring Modc, Klamath and Black artist Natalie Ball. After receiving a masters from the Massey University in New Zealand, Ms. Ball moved back to her ancestral native land and has continued her prosperous career. Her artwork has been shown in art galleries across the globe including the Vancouver Art Gallery in BC. While her peace “When I Go Missing, Rattle,” has its own intended story that we are not to tell, it was truly touchin

For this weeks Real Life we want to provide you with a few Black therapists in the Ontario area. From 2012 to now the psychology workforce has progressed and become more diverse in various aspects. We hope to help continue to support this growth. An article by @healthline also indicated the importance of have a therapist that fits your needs and comfortability.

For this weeks Real Life post we are bring you a good read for the cozy winter day to come. This collection of essay works by Eldridge Cleaver includes titles, “Letters from Prison”, “Blood of the Beast”, “Prelude to Love - Three Letters” and “White Woman, Black Man”, in this book overall focusing on the troubles of black identification in our western society. If you are looking for an educational read this is a book that will broaden your perspective and leave you thinking �

At home craving some baked goods? 🤔 Today’s #SICRealLife feature is @butterandspicebakeshop , an all online bakery located in Brampton, Ontario 📍🍰 Check their page out to learn more about the delicious treats they serve and their services which will allow you to get delicious baked goods from the comfort of your home 🏡

This week’s Real Life post is dedicated to spotlighting a paticularity good read. We wanted to share a great BBC article that showcases the experiences and perspectives of 10 different black and Native individuals whom grew up in Canada. It discussees their heritage, upbringing and the discovery of sense of self all unique to each story. This article was particularly moving for us because we as Black Canadians have our own story and to hear others tell theirs gives us a sense

“Low Key Loving Black Women” For this week’s Real Life piece, we have @poesie.nohemie and her perspective poem. “Nohémie is a new poet born in Ottawa, Canada. She recently published her first poetry book ‘Hurt to Heal’. Her piece ‘Low Key Loving Black Women’ is a piece she wrote for us to illustrate the racial issues in the beauty industry faced by black women”

Trailblazers are here this week to teach us the importance of books and storytelling. For the Real Life this week we are spotlighting the Trailblazers. “The Black Pioneers Who Have Shaped Canada is a children’s book that features the incredible and under-told stories of over 40 Canadian Black trailblazers. The book is available to pre-order now📚🗣. @tiyahna_ Do you like books? Comment down bellow and tag 2 friends who would love the their work🗣

As huge fans of Nigerian food, we are so excited and honored to highlight @_vittles for Silence is Compliance’s business feature! “ Vittles provides the most authentic and highest quality Nigerian food across Canada. Vittles cookhouse was foundedon the 13th of June 2016by 3 Nigerian students- Bola, Chidinma and Cindy. The founders who migrated from West Africa to Canada for post secondary education at York University had a strong passion for food and food creativity. They the

COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE- Aaron Francis Aaron Francis is a doctoral student at the University of Waterloo, a multidisciplinary artist and a curator. In the past year, Aaron has exhibited works from his Vintage Black Canada initiative at the BAND Gallery Toronto, the Gladstone Hotel Toronto, the Contact Photography Festival, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Waterloo. The former chair of the City of Kitchener’s Arts and culture advisory committee, mos

JOA BATH AND BODY- COMMUNITY BUSINESS FEATURE This weeks community business post is Joa Bath and Beauty run and operated by Cindy Hardy. Read all about her company bellow and the skin care products she offers. You wont only look good but you will feel even better! Check out @joabathandbody on instagram or their website HERE and learn more about Cindy and the amazing products she offers.

KAYLA STRAKER-TROTMAN FOR COMMUNITY BUSINESS SERIES Kayla was our fist community business feature back when SIC had just introduced the segment in July, 2020. Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic she was unable to provide us with the images she was working on at that time, until now. Enjoy the vibrant shots that exude positive energy of light and love. We encourage you to take the time to read about her bellow and consider Kayla as your photographer for your next major event! Kay

For this weeks community post, featured is @kthechosen. "Born and raised in Zimbabwe, KTheChosen is a hip-hop artist studying business at the University of Calgary,Alberta. He uses his platform to talk about social issues and promote conversations within different communities. Inspired by artists such as King Los and Kendrick Lamar,KTheChosen challenges himself to write lyrics that are both entertaining and enlightening."