Grieving from a Distance – An Ode to the Holidays
The holidays do not have to be joyful to be meaningful. For many newcomers and those far from family, Christmas…
Over-40 And Thriving: Reinventing Your Life And Purpose
Turning forty used to feel like crossing an invisible line, a point where growth slowed and reinvention seemed unlikely. Today,
How Black Women Are Rewriting the Narrative About Beauty and Belonging
A relationship with our natural hair is more than maintenance—it is a cultural responsibility. Because when our daughters see us…
Can Black Girls Ever Get Rid of Their Wigs?
Freedom is not choosing between wigs and natural hair. Freedom is having both options and valuing the beauty in each.
100 Reasons to Be Thankful
Mistakes that taught you something. Second chances. Closed doors that redirected you. New opportunities. Books that opened your mind. Teachers…
50 Things to Do Before 2025 Ends
Still time to rest. Still time to laugh. Still time to choose yourself. Still time to start something new or…
ACHA needs your help
The African Carribean Heritage Alliance (ACHA) is expanding its reach and welcoming volunteers who want to make a meaningful contribution…
Editorial: A City of Immigrants – The Beating Heart of Edmonton
In the end, our strength lies not in sameness but in shared purpose. Edmonton will remain — and must remain…
Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City’s First Muslim Mayor
As mayor-elect, Mamdani will be sworn in on January 1, 2026, and will step into office with both a historic…
Online Tutoring in Math and English for Grades 1–9
At Miss Purple Virtual Tutoring, we provide online tutoring for elementary and junior high students across Edmonton, Beaumont, and Alberta.…