Editor’s Soapbox

Exclusives

Certain lives are not given value in this society. Certain voices are not given a platform. Certain individuals make the TV screen, and certain voices have to take matters into their own hands.

Editor’s Soapbox, Exclusives, Music

A few weeks ago, Miss Mýa performed at Mingles Lounge in the 6 and not only did I get to see her perform songs off her new album Smoove Jones, but after the set I sat down with her and got to ask the questions I wanted to ask.

Editor’s Soapbox

Right now, Toronto is a fun place to be. The whole city is excited by Drake having dropped VIEWS and The Raptors having won Game 7.

Editor’s Soapbox, Music

We need to stop telling ourselves, and our young girls, that audio technology is only a “man’s thing.”

Fat shaming. Slut shaming. Sexuality innuendos. When the Internet catches hold of a celebrity scandal, schoolyard jokes make Twitter timelines lunch hour in the cafeteria, and we all remember just how cruel that can be.

I used to believe there were certain things God didn’t want me to write.

It's been reported that Malik Isaac Taylor aka Phife Dawg - one of the founding members of A Tribe Called Quest - died today.

News

Donald Trump has not been called an extremist for making the statement and the Jerusalem Post has not been called extremist for publishing the statement. Clearly, it is not a matter of what is being said, but who is saying it.

Editor’s Soapbox

If you’re about female empowerment, you should think twice before slut-shaming another woman.

In a racially charged year, differences are on high level Amber alert. We can't escape the dialogue. 'Zootopia' sweetly reminds us that we shouldn't.

Editor’s Soapbox, Entertainment

A writer applauds Russell Wilson and Ciara's decision to be abstinent - not just because she's on the same journey.

As 'Ye began to play The Life of Pablo for the very first time, he couldn't help but to crack a full-blown smile as he got hype to the very tracks he put together.