People making a difference
Sharpe appointed Distinguished Professor
Black Studies professor Christina Sharpe appointed Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University Tufts University professor to help advance e...
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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 Patr...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 McLeo...
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 ...
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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 1...
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 Descen...
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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 ...
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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 t...