Ottawa Church of God celebrates Black History Month
Sunday 23 February 2020 By Carol Daley There were close to one hundred persons in attendance. Ottawa Church of God Black History Month multicultural extravaganza featured comedian Nickayla, OCOG worship…
Tips for house purchase
Want to buy a house in 2020? Try these resolutions (NC) New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep. But buying a home is a serious commitment…
Willie O’Ree on racism in sports
O’Ree, NHL’s first black player, says more to be done to fight racism in sports Lisa Wallace / The Canadian Press FEBRUARY 3, 2020 June Girvan, president of Black History Ottawa, shakes…
Quick break ideas for the battle-weary parent
Between meal-prepping school lunches, chauffeuring kids to extra-curriculars and managing a full-time job, life can be pretty stressful for parents. Practice self-care to eliminate stress and feel better with these…
Racist “promposal” at Ottawa school
Ottawa-area school board investigates racist ‘promposal’ that refers to black people picking cotton Friday, January 31, 2020 OTTAWA — A racist ‘promposal’ in the Kemptville area has sparked a school…
Stay active in cold weather
Don’t hibernate: 5 tips to stay active in cold weather (NC) Sometimes all you feel like doing in winter is curling up with a cozy blanket on the couch. But…
New Brunswick honours 1st black lawyer
Saint John native Abraham Beverley Walker was a ‘fascinating’ man, says local amateur historian Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon · CBC News · Aug 11, 2019 Abraham Beverley Walker was the first Canadian-born black lawyer, but the…
Peel School Board investigated for racism
Province appoints reviewers in wake of anti-Black racism allegations surrounding Peel District School Board by Ashley Newport on November 28, 2019 Earlier in November, the province announced that the Peel District School…
Kwanzaa in Regina
Sask. African Canadian Heritage Museum celebrates Kwanzaa in Regina Bryan Eneas · CBC News · Posted: Dec 28, 2019 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: December 28, 2019 Kwanzaa is being celebrated around the…
Study: Canadian wealth depends on race
The wealth of Canadians is divided along racial lines, report on income inequality says Canadians who identify as visible minorities don’t have the same access to investments and other sources…