As the summer winds down, now is the perfect time to pause and truly be present with your loved ones. It’s easy to get swept up in the rush of planning and thinking ahead to what’s next, but before diving into the hustle, let’s take a collective breath and savour these moments. This time of year only comes once, and… View Post
BY ANNE BRODIE Jackie Shane was a Black trans singer from the American South whose remarkable personal and musical legacy is revived in the NFB documentary Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story. She found refuge in Toronto’s Yonge Street club scene that she loved and that loved back; her glamourous image, and easy yet riveting stage presence coupled with… View Post
In 2011, Latoya Ammons, her three children and her mother moved into a home in Gary, Indiana. What followed beggars the imagination, but is well-documented by health, government and city officials. The family was possessed by demonic forces. Lee Daniels, never one to shy away from bold material, cast The Deliverance carefully, with respected actors who would help audiences understand… View Post
Over my summer vacation I found myself reflecting on the mental toll that my work (and life) sometimes takes. While seeking out great, uplifting stories to share with you, I am constantly bombarded with stressful stories and negative energies that can be especially draining. Fortunately, through years of self-work, I’ve learned to recognize when to hit the reset button—changing the… View Post
Well, we’ve made it. We’ve reached the conclusion of What She Said’s six-part series in collaboration with Ontario’s Pay Equity Office, and if there’s one thing that is crystal clear, it’s that the fight for pay equity is far from over. Over the course of this series we’ve discussed significant pay equity challenges and solutions. From understanding the gender wage… View Post
Glenn Close and Andra Day are a mother and daughter caring for her three children and enduring what seems to be family demonic possession. This situation is rarely treated with respect, but Lee Daniel’s The Deliverance does. It is based on the true story of the experiences of Latoya Ammons and her family, well-documented by medical and government officials. Something’s… View Post