Tag: jessie reyez

‘Not a new issue’: Black artists in Canada confront racism in the arts, music industries

by Jaeybee Martinito | Jan 20, 2021 | News, Reckoning | 1 |

The Black Lives Matter movement has helped shed a light on injustices in Black people’s lives in Canada, including experiences of racism in the arts that has been long standing for many decades.

Jessie Reyez and Arcade Fire top the list of 2018 Juno nominations

by HumberNews | Feb 6, 2018 | Arts | 0 |

Toronto native Jessie Reyez is proving that the 2018 Junos will be different this year after being criticized for lack of female representation last year. The rising star is leading the way with four nominations and a live performance during the award show.