Williams first Black female Councillor
Charmaine Williams Makes History in Brampton by Alan Kan on November 12, 2018 Photo courtesy of Twitter / @Charmomof5 Aside from Patrick Brown’s shocking upset win as mayor, the other development…
Professor Banadda awarded Pius XI Science medal
Professor Noble Banadda becomes first African to win the Pope Pius XI medal Professor Noble Banadda of Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda has become the first African to be awarded the…
Ujiri receives YMCA President’s medal
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri Receives Inaugural President’s Peace Medal November 28, 2018 by Medhat Mahdy We all know the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”…
Complaint dismissed against Justice Donald McLeod
Justice Donald McLeod came under fire for meeting with politicians on behalf of foundation Dec 20, 2018 Justice Donald McLeod founded the Federation of Black Canadians. He was…
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada
Oscar Peterson’s musical tribute to Canada The Canadiana Suite proved that Oscar Peterson wasn’t just a great pianist: he was also a brilliant composer CBC · November 22 CBC Television …
Esi Edugyan wins 2nd Giller Book Prize
‘I wasn’t expecting to win,’ B.C.-based author tells gala crowd. ‘So I didn’t prepare a speech.’ Monday November 19, 2018 Esi Edugyan has won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for her…
Black History Ottawa Community Builder awards
2019 BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARDS – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS As we continue marking the the U.N. Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024), we invite you to help…
Kenyan author gives prize to children
Kenyan author Makena Onjerika to give Caine Prize winnings to street children 3 July 2018 Image copyrightCAINE PRIZEImage captionMakena Onjerika says she placed a bet on another shortlisted…
Jennifer Bernard is Hospital Foundation president
AUG 1 Women’s College Hospital Foundation gets new president and CEO August 2, 2018 With a passion for advocacy, Jennifer Bernard aspired to be a lawyer. That goal shifted after graduating from…
79-year old earns Bachelor’s degree
It’s Never Too Late: Orsa Lindo, 79, Earns Her First University Degree ANDREW WRIGHT | OCTOBER 12TH, 2018 Photo: CTV New/Twitter For university students, the completion of a…