Haitian immigrants find their footing in Montreal
Martine Augustin (centre), with daughters Limartine (left) and Leila in Laval. JOHN KENNEY / MONTREAL GAZETTE SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT The difference between tragedy and salvation came down to the space of a…
Vandalism at Parkdale United Church investigated as hate crime
Rev. Anthony Bailey is shown in front of Parkdale United Church on Monday Jan 18, 2016. Anthony’s church was targeted with racist graffiti over weekend. Tony Caldwell/Ottawa Sun Police say…
“Soul on Ice”: Documentary explores trials, triumphs of black hockey players
Source: Herald Sports Lauren La Rose The Canadian Press TORONTO — As Damon Kwame Mason’s childhood love of hockey reignited in his later years, he couldn’t help but notice the lack…
Professor Pius Adesanmi appointed Director, Institute of African Studies, Carleton University
The Institute of African Studies (IAS) is pleased to announce that Professor Pius Adesanmi is now its new Director. Professor Adesanmi succeeds Professor Blair Rutherford, who served two terms as…
Hull-Aylmer MP Greg Fergus hosts town hall meeting on climate change
Hull-Aylmer MP Greg Fergus addresses the audience by MacAndrew Clarke On Thursday, January 14, at the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), the Post-COP21 conference was hosted by Hull-Aylmer’s MP,…
Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau wows Martin Luther King celebrations
Monday 18 January 2016 For the two hundred people gathered at City Hall for the 60th anniversary of the late civil rights icon, Martin Luther King Junior, it was a…
How To Find Good Spots For Nature Inspired Photo-Shoots
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Government of Canada honours Nelson Mandela with 20 inaugural scholarships
December 16, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario—The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Government of Canada has awarded 20 inaugural scholarships to graduate students at the masters and doctoral level, in honour…
Three Black MP’s appointed Parliamentary Secretaries by Prime Minister Trudeau
2 December, 2015 Three Black Members of Parliament were among the 35 Parliamentary Secretaries appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Parliamentary secretaries assist and represent ministers in their absence, including…
Ontario Black History Society welcomes new President Nikki Clarke
TORONTO, ON – November 17, 2015 – The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is pleased to announce the election of a new President and First Vice-President at a meeting held…