Paul Barber – from slave family to respected horse trader
The Capital Builders: Paul Barber, from slave family to respected horse trader JOLSON LIM More from Jolson Lim Published on: February 27, 2017 | Picture the late 1890s and early…
Racism & the Ottawa Police: 4 voices speak out, Chief Bordeleau responds
BY JUDY TRINH. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY FOUHSE POSTED MARCH 7, 2017 10:19 AM Editor’s note: This story is part of our Spring 2017 issue, which hits newsstands later this month. Following…
Viola Desmond Day Awards Recognize Success Of Black Canadian Women
Dr. Annette Bailey, Associate Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, left, and Siifan Hassen, Grade 12 student at Central Technical School, recipients of the Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard…
Nollywood is giving the world a taste of true African glamour
Nollywood star Linda Ejiofor. (Courtesy Iké Udé) WRITTEN BY Yinka Adegoke March 19, 2017 Quartz Africa Lagos There’s a buzz in Nollywood right now. Last month the romantic comedy The…
Melenna Awaju: An Interview with the Founders of the Eritrean Youth Initiative (EYI)
Melena Awaju Photo Credits: Feven Mike | By Melenna Awaju Biographies – Negash Abraha – I’m an economist at the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). I did a B.A. in Political…
Destigmatize mental health issues in black community, leader urges
‘Black people [need] to help one another, but also to go seek help’ CBC News Posted: Mar 10, 2017 The city’s Community and Police Action Committee met Thursday to discuss…
Remembering Alice Layiki-Dehne
In Memoriam – Alice Layiki-Dehne LAYIKI-DEHNE, AliceIn loving memory of Alice Layiki-Dehne, who peacefully died of cancer on March 11, 2017. Proud mother to Ajuki, Ariye and Lugei. Proud wife…
MacAndrew Clarke: Senator Meredith – An apology requires taking responsibility
by MacAndrew Clarke As the Senate Ethics Committee reviews its recent Inquiry Report into the allegations made against Senator Don Meredith, there has been many developments. From the Senator’s refusal…
Noah’s Ark Project: Ottawa school boy donates school supplies to St. Lucia
Submitted by Renee Martincich Photo credits: Erik & Renee Martincich and Coconut Bay Beach Resort
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: The Good Word – What is Truth?
The Good Word – What is Truth? by Bishop Jacob Afolabi Truth is the most powerful thing in the world, because it is the only thing that does not change….