TORONTO — Canadian actors and brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James (above, left to right), co-founders of The Black Academy, and Insight Productions today announced an exclusive three-year partnership with CBC to broadcast Canada’s first-ever award show honouring Black talent.
Planned for fall 2022, The Black Academy’s award show will celebrate established and emerging Black Canadian talent across film, television, music, sports and culture, with a live telecast on CBC TV and CBC Gem which will feature award presentations, performances and tributes. Award categories, the submission process, and additional information will be announced at a later date, says The Black Academy’s press release.
The live telecast is only one of several initiatives created by The Black Academy to break down barriers of discrimination and combat systemic racism. More announcements regarding additional initiatives are forthcoming, says the release.
Anderson and James also announced today Martha Hagos has been promoted to executive director of The Black Academy/B.L.A.C.K. Canada, a role in which she will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, with a focus on executing its strategic vision as well as managing its financial performance.
Previously, Hagos was The Black Academy’s director of operations and has led the annual B.L.A.C.K. Ball in Toronto and Los Angeles since its inception.
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