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“I’ve Understood the Value of Voice”: Canadian R&B Mogul Melanie Fiona Talks The Magic of Music, Motherhood and Memories

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Ballroom is Not for Everyone: Exploring the Significance of Ballroom in Canada
Ballroom is Not for Everyone: Exploring the Significance of Ballroom in Canada
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Playing by Different Rules: Black Women Navigating Racism & Sexism in Canadian Sports
Playing by Different Rules: Black Women Navigating Racism & Sexism in Canadian Sports
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Behind the Lens with Chrris Lowe: Exploring Filmmaking, Growth and Community
Behind the Lens with Chrris Lowe: Exploring Filmmaking, Growth and Community
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Using Art and Storytelling, Ojo Agi Creates Safe Spaces
Using Art and Storytelling, Ojo Agi Creates Safe Spaces
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ISSUE 004

ISSUE 004

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ART & CULTURE

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“I’ve Understood the Value of Voice”: Canadian R&B Mogul Melanie Fiona Talks The Magic of Music, Motherhood and Memories
Dorcas Marfo
“I’ve Understood the Value of Voice”: Canadian R&B Mogul Melanie Fiona Talks The Magic of Music, Motherhood and Memories
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Behind the Lens with Chrris Lowe: Exploring Filmmaking, Growth and Community
William Ukoh
Behind the Lens with Chrris Lowe: Exploring Filmmaking, Growth and Community
William Ukoh
William Ukoh
Using Art and Storytelling, Ojo Agi Creates Safe Spaces
Sydnee Walcott
Using Art and Storytelling, Ojo Agi Creates Safe Spaces
Sydnee Walcott
Sydnee Walcott
Ballroom is Not for Everyone: Exploring the Significance of Ballroom in Canada
Andre Harriott
Ballroom is Not for Everyone: Exploring the Significance of Ballroom in Canada
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
Reclaiming Caribbean Identity: A Conversation with Toronto-Based Photographer O’shane Howard
Andre Harriott
Reclaiming Caribbean Identity: A Conversation with Toronto-Based Photographer O’shane Howard
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
“Question the Framework”: Toronto-Based Actor and Filmmaker Aisha Evelyna’s Film ALEX Challenges Systems of Oppression with Realism
Dorcas Marfo
“Question the Framework”: Toronto-Based Actor and Filmmaker Aisha Evelyna’s Film ALEX Challenges Systems of Oppression with Realism
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
How the Legacy Awards Affirms Black Canadian Talent
Andre Harriott
How the Legacy Awards Affirms Black Canadian Talent
Andre Harriott

The latest issue of Toned gives us a glimpse into our featured artists’ creative practices, and in turn, inspires us all to create.

Andre Harriott
Revenge of the Black Best Friend (Review): The Tales of the Exploiter and the Exploited
Jody Anderson
Revenge of the Black Best Friend (Review): The Tales of the Exploiter and the Exploited
Jody Anderson
Jody Anderson
“We’ve Existed Forever”: Queering The Caribbean Through Portraiture
Andre Harriott
“We’ve Existed Forever”: Queering The Caribbean Through Portraiture
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
Malian Canadian Gallerist Hannah Traore Is Artfully Advocating for Representation in the Art World
Dorcas Marfo
Malian Canadian Gallerist Hannah Traore Is Artfully Advocating for Representation in the Art World
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Through Our Lens: A Visual Look into the Communities of Four Black Canadian Photographers
Dorcas Marfo
Through Our Lens: A Visual Look into the Communities of Four Black Canadian Photographers
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Laying down the Tracks for Black Unity: Ronnie Rowe Jr., Mouna Traoré and Olunike Adeliyi of The Porter Talk About Black Canadian History, Character Preparation and Staying True to Themselves
Dorcas Marfo
Laying down the Tracks for Black Unity: Ronnie Rowe Jr., Mouna Traoré and Olunike Adeliyi of The Porter Talk About Black Canadian History, Character Preparation and Staying True to Themselves
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Beyond Servitude: Unpacking Black Agency With The Creators of The Porter
Andre Harriott
Beyond Servitude: Unpacking Black Agency With The Creators of The Porter
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
As We Rise Author, Dr. Kenneth Montague, on Collecting and Championing Black Art
Jode-Leigh Nembhard
As We Rise Author, Dr. Kenneth Montague, on Collecting and Championing Black Art
Jode-Leigh Nembhard
Jode-Leigh Nembhard
How Keosha Love Uses Her Voice for Marginalized Communities
Leah Sammy and Nia Langley
How Keosha Love Uses Her Voice for Marginalized Communities
Leah Sammy and Nia Langley
Leah Sammy and Nia Langley
Keesha Chung Depicts an Authentic Black Toronto in Her First Short grey area
Veracia Ankrah
Keesha Chung Depicts an Authentic Black Toronto in Her First Short grey area
Veracia Ankrah
Veracia Ankrah
It’s Jorian and Emilie’s Art World––We’re Just Living in It
Dorcas Marfo
It’s Jorian and Emilie’s Art World––We’re Just Living in It
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Passing the Mic: Black and Indigenous Youth Futurities with Jayda Marley
Idaresit Thompson
Passing the Mic: Black and Indigenous Youth Futurities with Jayda Marley
Idaresit Thompson
Idaresit Thompson
Brothers in a Box Run out of Space
Andre Harriott
Brothers in a Box Run out of Space
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
A Communal Love: How Black Men Care for Each Other Through Hair
Andre Harriott
A Communal Love: How Black Men Care for Each Other Through Hair
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
The Vibe Makers: Three Canadian DJs Talk About Their Craft; the Good, Bad and Ugly During the Pandemic
Dorcas Marfo
The Vibe Makers: Three Canadian DJs Talk About Their Craft; the Good, Bad and Ugly During the Pandemic
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Alicia Roberts on Bridging Creativity & Wellness
Leah Sammy
Alicia Roberts on Bridging Creativity & Wellness
Leah Sammy
Leah Sammy
Julie Crooks Shines a Spotlight on African Diaspora & Caribbean’s Rich History via AGO Exhibition: Fragments of Epic Memory
Leah Sammy
Julie Crooks Shines a Spotlight on African Diaspora & Caribbean’s Rich History via AGO Exhibition: Fragments of Epic Memory
Leah Sammy
Leah Sammy
Ghanaian Food Pop-up Mama Akua’s Is Connecting Community Through Authentic West African Cuisine
Veracia Ankrah
Ghanaian Food Pop-up Mama Akua’s Is Connecting Community Through Authentic West African Cuisine
Veracia Ankrah
Veracia Ankrah
Finding a Landing Place with Anique Jordan
Idaresit Thompson
Finding a Landing Place with Anique Jordan
Idaresit Thompson
Idaresit Thompson
The New Wave of Canadian Sounds
Dorcas Marfo
The New Wave of Canadian Sounds
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Salome Bey and Jackie Shane’s Pioneer Work in the Canadian Blues Scene
Dorcas Marfo
Salome Bey and Jackie Shane’s Pioneer Work in the Canadian Blues Scene
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Photographer, Vonny Lorde’s Journey Toward Creating a Space for Black Creatives in Toronto
Aaron Clarke
Photographer, Vonny Lorde’s Journey Toward Creating a Space for Black Creatives in Toronto
Aaron Clarke
Aaron Clarke
Sonic Interpolation: A Conversation with Artist Chukwudubem Ukaigwe
Idaresit Thompson
Sonic Interpolation: A Conversation with Artist Chukwudubem Ukaigwe
Idaresit Thompson
Idaresit Thompson
Canada’s Hit Drama Series, Next Stop, Foreshadows the Next Step for Black Canadians in TV & Film
Jamie-Lee Trowers
Canada’s Hit Drama Series, Next Stop, Foreshadows the Next Step for Black Canadians in TV & Film
Jamie-Lee Trowers
Jamie-Lee Trowers

OPINIONS

LIFE                        

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“We’ve Existed Forever”: Queering The Caribbean Through Portraiture
Andre Harriott
“We’ve Existed Forever”: Queering The Caribbean Through Portraiture
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
How Taigen Walton Overcame Adversity to Become Canada's Youngest Black Sign Language Interpreter
Taigen Walton
How Taigen Walton Overcame Adversity to Become Canada's Youngest Black Sign Language Interpreter
Taigen Walton
Taigen Walton
Passing the Mic: Black and Indigenous Youth Futurities with Jayda Marley
Idaresit Thompson
Passing the Mic: Black and Indigenous Youth Futurities with Jayda Marley
Idaresit Thompson
Idaresit Thompson
The Soundtrack to My Sexuality: From the 90s & 2000s
Jody Anderson
The Soundtrack to My Sexuality: From the 90s & 2000s
Jody Anderson
Jody Anderson
Black-Owned Canadian Businesses to Shop this Holiday Season
Tionna Salmon
Black-Owned Canadian Businesses to Shop this Holiday Season
Tionna Salmon
Tionna Salmon
Brothers in a Box Run out of Space
Andre Harriott
Brothers in a Box Run out of Space
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
A Communal Love: How Black Men Care for Each Other Through Hair
Andre Harriott
A Communal Love: How Black Men Care for Each Other Through Hair
Andre Harriott
Andre Harriott
Black Canadian TikTokkers Deserve More!
Idaresit Thompson
Black Canadian TikTokkers Deserve More!
Idaresit Thompson
Idaresit Thompson
The Vibe Makers: Three Canadian DJs Talk About Their Craft; the Good, Bad and Ugly During the Pandemic
Dorcas Marfo
The Vibe Makers: Three Canadian DJs Talk About Their Craft; the Good, Bad and Ugly During the Pandemic
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Ghanaian Food Pop-up Mama Akua’s Is Connecting Community Through Authentic West African Cuisine
Veracia Ankrah
Ghanaian Food Pop-up Mama Akua’s Is Connecting Community Through Authentic West African Cuisine
Veracia Ankrah
Veracia Ankrah
Hair Care is My Self-Care
Dorcas Marfo
Hair Care is My Self-Care
Dorcas Marfo
Dorcas Marfo
Doula Natalya Wheeler Forges a Pathway to Inner & Collective Birthing Peace
Leah Sammy
Doula Natalya Wheeler Forges a Pathway to Inner & Collective Birthing Peace
Leah Sammy
Leah Sammy
Black Space(s) : Vanessa Smithers
Lauryn Stewart
Black Space(s) : Vanessa Smithers
Lauryn Stewart
Lauryn Stewart
Standing in the Gap with Doula Cassandra Thompson
Leah Sammy
Standing in the Gap with Doula Cassandra Thompson
Leah Sammy
Leah Sammy
Toned Mag X GladRags: I Am a Woman of Colour and I Stand for Menstrual Equity
Jode-Leigh Nembhard
Toned Mag X GladRags: I Am a Woman of Colour and I Stand for Menstrual Equity
Jode-Leigh Nembhard
Jode-Leigh Nembhard