Study: 20% of Canadians experience racism
‘It’s a constant battle’: 20% of Canadians say they experience racism, survey reveals Mark Gollom · CBC News · Posted: Dec 09, 2019 9:00 PM ET | Last Updated: December 10 1098 comments After…
Shauntay Grant recognised by Royal Society of Canada
– September 10, 2019 Three world-class researchers from Dalhousie University have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding scholarly achievements. Shauntay Grant (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences),…
Police officers profiled black driver
Montreal police racially profiled black man driving Mercedes, ethics committee rules Two Montreal police officers have been found guilty by the police ethics committee of illegally arresting Kenrick McRae and…
Kosgei breaks women’s marathon record
Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei eclipsed the 16-year-old women’s marathon world record held by Britain’s Paula Radcliffe as she retained her Chicago title. The 25-year-old recorded a time of two hours 14…
Byanyima heads UNAids
Uganda’s Winnie Byanyima appointed Executive Director of UNAids Winnie Byanyima. Credit: OXFAM International GENEVA, 14 August 2019—UNAIDS warmly welcomes the appointment of Winnie Byanyima as its new Executive Director….
Ryerson award for Appelt
Dr. Pamela Appelt recognised as Ryerson University’s Outstanding Volunteer July 12, 2019 The G. Raymond Chang Outstanding Volunteer Awards celebrate the exemplary generosity and contribution of alumni and friends to…
Dryden is Black Studies Chair
Dr. OmiSoore H. Dryden addresses an Intro to Women and Gender Studies class in 2014. Photo provided by Thorneloe University. Dr. OmiSoore H. Dryden Named As Dalhousie University’s James Robinson…
Kipchoge is World Sport Star
Marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge has been voted BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year. Kipchoge became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in…
Christopher Ayalogu
Saturday 21 December 2019 The Nigerian community in Ottawa gathered last weekend to mourn the loss of one of their long time residents of the city, late Christopher Chukwundum Ayalogu…
Miss Jamaica crowned Miss World
15 December 2019 Toni-Ann Singh has won the 69th Miss World beauty pageant. It’s the first time in history that black women hold the titles for Miss USA, Miss Teen…