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21 Black Futures: Rebirth Of The Afronauts: A Black Space Odyssey by Motion

On the night before Reparations Day, a young woman gets a mysterious call. She soon finds herself on a surreal road trip that will change her life.

Sesame Street features Ghanaian Canadian's short film with Black voices front and centre

Ian Keteku’s clip was locally produced, voiced by Black talent and an homage to immigrant mother. It shows Nyamekye, a Black girl who sings while counting and planting “tiny little carrot seeds" with her mom.

News Canada Toronto February 24

Years and years ago: Olly Alexander on going back to the early days of AIDS in hit series It's a Sin

The actor and musician opens up about his work on the new drama and what it means to him as a gay man.

The Tragically Hip will receive the 2021 Humanitarian Award at the Junos

The band will be honoured during the the 50th annual Juno Awards broadcast on May 16.

Music Junos News February 24

21 Black Futures: Georgeena by Djanet Sears

DijahSB and Harrison's 'hot ass' new collaboration, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week

Music February 24

21 Black Futures

Seeding the Future: Students share original art and performances inspired by 21 Black Futures

Hillary Clinton to write novel with Canadian author Louise Penny

News World February 23

21 Black Futures: Emmett by Syrus Marcus Ware

My Life in Books

5 books that 21 Black Futures artist d'bi.young anitafrika loved reading

Books February 23

These bee sculptures are creating a hive of dialogue about Blackness and collective action

To mark the Juno Awards' 50-year milestone, Maestro looks back on his inaugural rap recording win

Music Junos Watch February 23

21 Black Futures: Blackberries by Miali-Elise Coley-Sudlovenick

Inuk artist Germaine Arnaktauyok receives Governor General's award in visual and media arts

News Canada North February 24

21 Black Futures: Notice by Luke Reece

Catherine O'Hara on the 'sweetness' that defines Canadian comedy

Comedy February 25

Sing Me a Lullaby director Tiffany Hsiung on how Lunar New Year can connect family beyond words

Why Rivers Cuomo says now is the right time for Weezer's 'weird piano orchestra album'

Radio Q February 22

Obsidian Theatre and CBC Arts present 21 Black Futures (Season 2 out now!)

From ballet dancer to zombie slayer: Cree actor Michael Greyeyes on his prolific career

Radio Unreserved February 19

21 Black Futures: Umoja Corp. by Jacob Sampson

Meet the upstart company working to disrupt the 'whitewashed' opera industry

Radio Day 6 February 20

21 Black Futures: Special by Keshia Cheesman

Music inspired by endangered bird calls brings focus on conservation and creativity

Radio Quirks & Quarks February 19

Beautiful terror: Why witnessing 'the sublime' in art gives you that awestruck feeling

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