Salman Khan once said, “A lion runs the fastest when he is hungry.” This quote vividly depicts how the heaviest of burdens, such as slavery and segregation, have brought forth valiant black Canadian leaders who’ve helped define our country’s diverse heritage and identity. Despite their great achievements, we fail to recognize certain dynamic Afro-Caribbean Canadians. We sometimes fail to appreciate torchbearers such as Josiah Henson, Rosemary Brown and Abel Tesfaye.
When the Abolition Act of 1793 was passed, upper Canada, now well-known as the province of Ontario, became a place of refuge for runaway slaves. One of many escapees was Josiah Henson. Born in 1789 to enslaved parents in Maryland, Henson was promised freedom, yet was kept oppressed for 45 years. Josiah saw no …show more content…
Raised by his grandmother, The Weeknd is a 2nd generation immigrant from Ethiopia; the cradle of mankind and my place of origin. Taking great pride in his culture, Tesfaye has gone as far as sampling an Ethiopian song for the closing lines of his hit single “The Hills”. According to MTV’s John Norris, he’s the best musical talent since the King of Pop; Michael Jackson. Also the co-founder of OVOXO, Godfather of PBR&B and inspiration to long-time artists like Kanye West, The Weeknd is the 21st century Bach. He’s innovating music with his soprano vocals and changing the face of men’s fashion with his hair and simple wardrobe. The Weeknd is an idol for many today and since his debut, the world has fallen in love with several other Canadian artists like PartyNextDoor and P-Reign, who are equally black Canadians. In conclusion, The Weeknd’s admiration for his roots, big dreams and wild success has created a platform for so many artists and has earned Canada unimaginable recognition in the urban music
When the Abolition Act of 1793 was passed, upper Canada, now well-known as the province of Ontario, became a place of refuge for runaway slaves. One of many escapees was Josiah Henson. Born in 1789 to enslaved parents in Maryland, Henson was promised freedom, yet was kept oppressed for 45 years. Josiah saw no …show more content…
Raised by his grandmother, The Weeknd is a 2nd generation immigrant from Ethiopia; the cradle of mankind and my place of origin. Taking great pride in his culture, Tesfaye has gone as far as sampling an Ethiopian song for the closing lines of his hit single “The Hills”. According to MTV’s John Norris, he’s the best musical talent since the King of Pop; Michael Jackson. Also the co-founder of OVOXO, Godfather of PBR&B and inspiration to long-time artists like Kanye West, The Weeknd is the 21st century Bach. He’s innovating music with his soprano vocals and changing the face of men’s fashion with his hair and simple wardrobe. The Weeknd is an idol for many today and since his debut, the world has fallen in love with several other Canadian artists like PartyNextDoor and P-Reign, who are equally black Canadians. In conclusion, The Weeknd’s admiration for his roots, big dreams and wild success has created a platform for so many artists and has earned Canada unimaginable recognition in the urban music