People making a difference
Tamara Thermitus Named Head of Quebec Human Rights Commissio...
Haitian Born Tamara Thermitus Named Head of Quebec Human Rights Commission: First Black Person To Hold Position February 21, 2017 On Tuesday, February...
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Meet the 2017 Black History Ottawa Community Builder award w...
Miranda Harris 2017 Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award (Youth Leadership) For her extensive volunteer work, specifically her leadership as S...
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Marlyse Dumel Appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice
Well known Ottawa-based public prosecutor, Marlyse Dumel was one of three new judges appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective March 1, 20...
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Dr. Monday Gala – School principal recognized for lead...
FEB 19 C.W Jefferys principal recognized for leadership NEWS February 12, 2017 Just a few years before Dr. Monday Gala was promoted to principal, C.W ...
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Jeffrey L. Orridge awarded African Canadian Achievement Awa...
Jeffrey L. Orridge, the Canadian Football League’s 13th. and first African Canadian Commissioner, will be on hand to receive the African Canadia...
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Professor Maydianne Andrade appointed Vice-Dean, University ...
Meet U of T Scarborough’s new vice-dean, faculty affairs & equity Professor Maydianne Andrade is known for her research on the mating habits...
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Former Nigerian President Jonathan wins Martin Luther King h...
Jonathan becomes first African leader to win Martin Luther King human rights award January 15 👤by Mayowa Tijani Former President Goodluck Jo...
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Young Toronto students create Black Girls Magazine
‘It’s for us to reach out to other black girls and to inspire other girls’ By Lakshine Sathiyanathan, CBC News Posted: Jan 12, 2017 ...
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Ahmed Hussen appointed Canada’s Immigration Minister
Somali-Canadians celebrate Hussen’s appointment as immigration minister By Michelle Cheung, CBC News Posted: Jan 11, 2017 Canada’s first ...
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Sophia Jacob wins Faces magazine award
27 January Annual People’s Choice Awards celebrates excellence in business, sports, professional and social services Each year Faces Magazine, ...