Here’s a list of all of our authors.
Our Authors
Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne, also known as "KB The Boss" or simply "KB", is a Toronto-based host/on-air personality, arts & entertainment journalist, TV/film producer, and communications and content strategist. As a commentator and freelancer, he has appeared nationally as a correspondent on CBC News Network and host on CBC Music. He has also appeared locally on CTV, CBC Radio, CityNews, Newstalk 1010, and ByBlacks.com, and in the United States on Fox’s Black digital TV network, Fox Soul. He has covered some of Canada’s top red-carpet events, from the Toronto International Film Festival to the Canadian Screen Awards, and has interviewed everyone from Kevin Hart and "Fast and the Furious" star Tyrese Gibson to Ziggy Marley, Ava DuVernay, Dascha Polanco, Lilly Singh, and Howie Mandel. His years of work as an entertainment journalist led to him being named a Golden Globe® Awards voter and Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved critic and being quoted as a critic in national ad campaigns for Black films and TV shows, both in Canada and the United States. Pivoting into the world of film and television, Kevin co-founded the film, TV, digital content, and live experiences company, SHIFTER Entertainment, alongside his wife and business partner, Koliah. Through SHIFTER he has produced a number of projects, including the Bell Fibe TV1 unscripted reality series A Date In The Life, serving as showrunner, executive producer, writer and co-director. Now, with a number of pilot and feature film scripts written and projects in development, KB is poised to continue to be a champion for Black entertainment and culture alongside his wife and business partner, Koliah.1232 Articles
Sheldon Barrocks
Sheldon Barrocks is a Toronto-based writer and content marketer, focusing on sports, culture, and Black issues.36 Articles
Daniele Ramdial
Dan Ramdial is the Technical Director of SHIFT Magazine. Originally from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Dan studied Communications Engineering at Carleton University and has experience as a QA Software Analyst and Web Developer. He’s also an avid Manchester United fan.29 Articles
Vladimir Jean-Gilles
Vladimir Jean-Gilles is a film critic and culture writer at shiftermagazine.com. He's a film nerd and all around fan of culture.27 Articles
Celeste Ceres
Celeste brings her passion for music, community and health & wellness together as the Editorial Assistant at SHIFTER Magazine. She's a photographer, videographer, journalist, and community leader who is highly invested in creating opportunities for marginalized communities to flourish. As a writer whose bylines have been featured on platforms like EARMILK, ByBlacks, MANIFESTO, and ADVANCE Canada, Celeste is dedicated to telling stories with authenticity and credibility that shine a light on the unique strengths and histories of the Black diaspora. Email: [email protected] | Website: www.celesteceres.com26 Articles
