Kevin Kapenda, Author at Capilano Courier

Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Heather Haughn Due to constant marginalization and underinvestment of women’s sports, there are few countries in the world whose most significant athlete is female. Christine […]

November202018November192018

Columns

If She Ruled The World: The Year of Minority Women

Kevin Kapenda

Kevin Kapenda // Columnist Divisive politicians eventually reap what they sow. Therefore, it should be no surprise that after three years of Donald Trump, it was a diverse wave of […]

November82018November192018

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If She Ruled The World: Tiffany Haddish

Kevin Kapenda

Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Fiona Dunnett Like music and film, comedy has long been a form of entertainment that has not only been segregated but has favoured white […]

October232018November192018

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If She Ruled the World: Michelle Obama -The Democratic Party’s Closer

Kevin Kapenda

Why the former First Lady’s presence is needed more than ever Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Fiona Dunnett Fox News and the alt-right have been giddy lately. In addition to the confirmation of […]

October92018November192018

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If She Ruled the World: On the Edge of Greatness

Kevin Kapenda

Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Cynthia Tran Vo It’s been said that it’s not about the destination but the journey. If so, then Hailee Steinfeld is just about there. […]

September262018November192018

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If She Ruled the World: An Ode to Jemele Hill

Kevin Kapenda

Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration By Cynthia Tran Vo Whenever I’m asked what I like most about journalism, I respond that it allows us to discuss matters that are uncomfortable but relevant. […]

April102018April102018

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Columns: Appropriation is about recognizing inequity, not stifling inspiration

Kevin Kapenda

HIP TO THE GAME Appropriation is about recognizing inequity, not stifling inspiration KEVIN KAPENDA // HALL OF FAMER If you’re in the public eye, there are few things you fear […]

March132018March132018

Culture

The exclusion and surveillance of Black lives in Vancouver

Kevin Kapenda

“I always feel like somebody’s watching me” The exclusion and surveillance of Black lives in Vancouver Kevin Kapenda // Hall of Famer Last month on Feb. 11, Jamiel Moore-Williams, a […]

March132018March132018

Culture

Black players, white coaches: March Madness and college basketball’s glass ceiling

Kevin Kapenda

Black players, white coaches March Madness and college basketball’s glass ceiling Kevin Kapenda // Hall of Famer No other sport tells the story of America like basketball. This is especially […]

March132018March132018

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Has the success of hip-hop killed Black-owned fashion companies?

Kevin Kapenda

Hip to the game Has the success of hip-hop killed Black-owned fashion companies? Kevin Kapenda // Hall of Famer When Lavar Ball told the media outlets that him and his […]

Author: Kevin Kapenda

If She Ruled the World: Canada’s New G.O.A.T

If She Ruled The World: The Year of Minority Women

If She Ruled The World: Tiffany Haddish

If She Ruled the World: Michelle Obama -The Democratic Party’s Closer

If She Ruled the World: On the Edge of Greatness

If She Ruled the World: An Ode to Jemele Hill

Columns: Appropriation is about recognizing inequity, not stifling inspiration

The exclusion and surveillance of Black lives in Vancouver

Black players, white coaches: March Madness and college basketball’s glass ceiling

Has the success of hip-hop killed Black-owned fashion companies?