People making a difference
Natasha Henry elected President Ontario Black History Societ...
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is pleased to announce the election of a new President and First Vice-President at a meeting held in...
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People making a difference
Canadian Somali Mothers Association receives Crime Preventio...
Monday, November 6, 2017 Ottawa-based Canadian Somali Mothers Association was the proud recipients of the 2017 Crime Prevention Ottawa Communit...
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Kika Otiono wins academic excellence award
Kika receives her award from Carleton University President, Alastair Summerlee Kika is congratulated by her father, Professor Nduka Otiono Blac...
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Bashiru & Abiola Agoro receive Orléans Leaders Sesquice...
by Sarah Onyango Congratulations to Mr & Mrs. Bashiru Agoro for receiving the Orléans Leaders Sesquicentennial Award. Their work is a labour of lo...
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Former RedBlacks star, Henry Burris, receives the Key to the...
Henry Burris, former Redblacks quarterback, receives the Key to the City from Mayor Jim Watson Photo credit: Ottawa Start Henry Burris poses with h...
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Jean Augustine’s birthday celebration boosts Chair at ...
SEP 23 September 23, 2017 The Jean Augustine Chair at York University has received a financial boost from proceeds accrued from the trailblazer’s rece...
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Denise O’Neil Green appointed Ryerson university’s first vic...
New position created to provide strategic leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion April 27, 2017 Photo: In her new role, Denise O’Neil Green wil...
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Saron Gebresellassi: Eriterian refugee practises law and act...
And gets paid to do it BY DANIEL FISH Saron Gebresellassi went into personal injury law for the money. She’d articled in the area, and saw the ...
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Sandra Brewster – Visual artist wins major photo prize...
JUN 22 June 23, 2017 A visual artist, who creates work that engages issues of race, identity, representation and memory, is the recipient of this year...
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Kimathi Muiruri voted Canada’s top student debater
JUN 14 Canada’s top student debater would have made Charles Roach proud NEWS June 15, 2017 Wherever he is, Charles Roach must be gushing with pr...