Peters: Reflections on Canada Day
CANADA DAY 2021 by Ketcia Peters On the 1st July 1867 our country, Canada, divided before that day, became one State. But nations aren’t just a geographical unified space, they’re…
Doumbia elected 1st Black Mayor in NB
July 12, 2021 Kassim Doumbia is New Brunswick’s first Black Mayor 21 years after coming to Canada as an international student July 12, 2021 If you aren’t at the table,…
Rev Ekong: Be On Fire for God
June 8: Christ Is Our Example We should model Christ’s example when fasting. When He was on earth, He had God’s anointing to meet people’s needs, but He still needed to…
Amina Gerber appointed to Senate
July 29, 2021Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada’s new Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent Senators…
Diversity award for Abigail Tulloch
Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021 We are delighted to host the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2021, in association…
Otiono elected CAAS Vice President
Carleton University’s Professor Nduka Otiono has been elected Vice President of the Canadian Association of African Studies (CAAS). The result of the keenly contested election was announced at the annual…
Teklu appointed Executive Director
Black Legal Action Centre appoints Moya Teklu Executive Director and General Counsel Jun 10, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is delighted to announce…
BlackNorth celebrates first anniversary
BLACKNORTH Initiative Celebrates One-Year Anniversary by Basirat Basorun Friday June 18, 2021 In celebration of their first anniversary, BlackNorth Initiative (BNI) hosted a webinar to showcase their achievements in an…
Webinar addresses Black mental health
By Vive Akugha Thursday, 6 May , 2021 Mental health is a vital part of our sanity especially when we’re aware of it. For this reason, organizations such as Ottawa…
Kaniki appointed Equity director
(Photo courtesy of Nicole Kaniki) Nicole Kaniki is U of T’s first director of equity, diversity and inclusion in research and innovation With a passion for social justice and track…