Black history
D. O. Gibson inspires youth through hip-hop
January 30, 2023By: Anna Kazi, Peak Associate World record-setting rapper, Duane “D.O” Gibson, kicked off the year with the Black Music 365 tour which teaches youth in BC about the musical contributions of Black Canadian talent. Gibson spent the second week of January speaking and performing his songs at schools in Chilliwack, Langley, Aldergrove, Maple Ridge, and Port Coquitlam. This past week, he delivered presentations in Burnaby at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Before he heads to Toronto for the next leg of the tour, Gibson sat down with The Peak to talk about why he’s on a mission to empower youth and…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Importance of incorporating Black history into education
September 22, 2020Editor's Note: Names used in conversation have been changed for the sake of anonymity As Black Lives Matter protests continue in the US as well as here in Canada, the questions of ways to bring more awareness to the oppression…
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Militant Mothers of Raymur mosaic commemorates the collective action of a once-working class neighbourhood
June 11, 2020By: Meera Eragoda, Arts & Culture Editor Since the start of COVID-19 restrictions, I’ve been taking walks around Strathcona, and though the restrictions have eased now, I’ve been continuing that practice. Aside from being good for my mental health, being…
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