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On April 15, 1947 Jackie Roosevelt Robinson made history. When he stepped onto Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers (now the L.A. Dodgers), Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s (MLB) colour barrier. Jackie Robinson’s path to the big leagues has been documented through books, films, and even comic books.  © Medallion By Aaron Zaretsky
April is the first full month of spring. The snow melts, the temperature rises, and the flowers begin to bloom, a great setting for budget friendly events. Enjoy the season with these FIVE budget friendly events in the GTA this April!  © VIBE105 By Aaron Zaretsky
The technology sector is a heavily male-dominated industry but that does not stop women from making a strong impact in that sector. Below are FIVE ethnic women who continue to make an impact in the Canadian tech industry, while overcoming the daily barriers of being women and women of colour.  © Smithsonian Magazine | Hero Images | Corbis By Carolina Salinas
Gender equality is a human right, but our world faces a persistent gap in access to opportunities for women. More specifically, this inequality is present when it comes to women in more male dominated workplaces or careers. However, this has not hindered Canadian women from being successful in their chosen professions.  © Travel With Clem By Ellie King
Toronto kicked off its 185th birthday this past weekend (March 9th - 10th) with a celebration at Nathan Phillip’s Square. The festival organize by Celebrate Toronto included everything from ice skating, performances from Canadian artists and local food, to art and clothing vendors.  © Vibe 105 By Aaron Zaretsky It is no secret that the film and television industry is male-dominated. In the past half century, there has been a dramatic increase in Canadian actresses, more specifically Black Canadian actresses. Below are FIVE Black Canadian actresses who not only grabbed the spotlight, but have made an impact in these industries.
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