Whether it was raising money for young people to go to school, showcasing the best of Black culture, or even challenging eurocentric standards of beauty, Gemma Raeburn-Baynes seemingly always had a plan to empower Black people.
At a funeral today, Gaye was remembered today as a man who paved the way for Black journalists in Montreal and offered a platform for his community. CAQ MP Christopher Skeete announced he will be honoured with the National Assembly Medal of Honour.
Egbert Gaye, 67, founder and managing editor of the Montreal Community Contact newspaper, passed away suddenly on Sunday. He founded the bi-monthly newspaper three decades ago.
When Elysia Bryan-Baynes retired from her job as a Global News anchor two years ago, she expected to spend her time travelling and catching up with loved ones. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the police murder of George Floyd. Bryan-Baynes decided she couldn't sit on the sidelines.