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07/19/2026

He shared stages with The Clash and Frank Zappa. Most people at Waterloo Park had no idea. 🎤

Errol Blackwood performed at Waterloo Park this Canada Day, and we caught up with him after to talk about longevity in music.

In 1980, he co-founded Messenjah in Kitchener, Ontario. As lead vocalist and bassist, he helped release the band's albums under WEA, Warner's label group in Canada. Messenjah toured across Canada and the U.S., performed at Reggae Sunsplash, and shared stages with Hugh Masekela, The Clash, and Frank Zappa.

He went solo in the mid-80s and kept releasing music for decades after, earning a Juno nomination along the way.

Decades later, he's still performing live. Still telling the story.

What's kept you showing up for something long after most people would've stopped?

Tell us below. 👇

07/17/2026

Music has a way of bringing people together, and that was on full display at the Canada Day Community Picnic in Waterloo Park.

We had the opportunity to sit down with KW artist Dianne James following her performance with Errol Blackwood and the Injahband to talk about music, community, and her journey as a performer.

This conversation is part of our commitment at BIPOC Access to documenting the stories and lived experiences of artists who continue to contribute to the cultural fabric of our communities.

If you've seen Dianne James perform, what stands out to you about her music or stage presence? We'd love to hear your thoughts below.

Watch the interview, join the conversation, and explore more stories through the BIPOC Access link in our bio.

07/13/2026

Thousands sang his lyrics back to him at Waterloo Park. Most of them had no idea what came before it. ⏬

Years before "Summertime in the Loo" blew up, AJ was already showing up. Volunteering. Supporting BIPOC CREATE. Connecting with BIPOC ACCESS. No cameras. No crowd. No guarantee any of it would lead anywhere.

That's the part that gets skipped in every viral story. Everyone sees the moment. Almost no one sees the years before it that made the moment possible.

If you're doing the work right now with no audience watching, no traction, no proof it's going anywhere yet: this is what it looks like on the other side of that.

What's something you kept showing up for before anyone noticed? Tell us below. ⏬


Soper Park was packed this weekend for KWC Fiesta — music, food, vendors, and a whole lot of community energy. 🎉Here's w...
06/30/2026

Soper Park was packed this weekend for KWC Fiesta — music, food, vendors, and a whole lot of community energy. 🎉

Here's what it looked like 📸

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Were you there? Tag yourself or drop a 🙌 below!

05/31/2026

💬 Agree or disagree with Jesil here?

💬 How do you beat the loop?

What is your go-to for snapping out of overthinking, procrastination, analysis paralysis and forcing yourself to take action and execute?

Share your perspective below!

05/30/2026

Sustainable growth in the creative and digital industries is never the product of isolated effort.

During our conversation with Toronto cinematographer Kofi Yeboah at the Northbound conference, we analyzed a critical metric for professional longevity: endurance.

The reality of creative burnout is rarely a lack of ideas; objectively, it is almost always the byproduct of isolation.

To build a brand, a production, or a career that sustains itself long-term, the infrastructure of collaboration must be treated with the same diligence as the technical ex*****on of the craft.

True longevity requires an ecosystem of shared knowledge and ethical partnerships.

High-impact visual storytelling requires a purposeful, connected ecosystem where strategy and community align.

What framework do you use to prevent burnout and maintain momentum during demanding production cycles?

Share your perspective below, or reach out directly to connect with the TDC team.

05/27/2026

Day 2 at the Northbound Canadian Videographer Conference in Toronto did not disappoint! 🎥✨

From game-changing panel insights to networking with Canada’s top visual storytellers, the energy was incredible.

Videography can feel isolating, but community events like this turn creative burnout into absolute clarity.

Huge thank you to the speakers and creators who shared their knowledge and inspired us to elevate our craft. Time to put these insights into motion.

Did we connect with you at Northbound?

Drop your favorite moment or takeaway in the comments 👇🏿
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