Report: Black Ottawans hit hardest by COVID-19
People who identify as Black make up 37 per cent of cases, but just 7 per cent of population Laura Glowacki · CBC News · Posted: Nov 24, 2020 People in Ottawa who identify...
Police break up Black and Indigenous demonstration
Protesters feel betrayed after police disperse demonstration for Black, Indigenous lives Officers arrived at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, say protest caused safety issues CBC News · Posted: Nov 21, 2020 8:24...
Kenyan Elsa wins People’s Choice Award
9 November, 2020 Comedian Elsa Majimbo wins E! People’s Choice Award • The teen became a social media darling to many through her raw and relatable videos. • Elsa was...
Report: RCMP tolerates racism
RCMP tolerates ‘misogynistic, racist, and homophobic attitudes:’ former Supreme Court justice Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Nov 19, 2020 656 comments The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s culture is so toxic, the federal government...
Black leaders back councillor’s bid to change ward’s name
Rideau-Goulbourn named after British politician who owned hundreds of slaves, Coun. Scott Moffatt discovered Sandra Abma · Nov 26, 2020 Members of Ottawa’s Black community are lauding Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt’s bid...
University of Ottawa strikes anti-racism committee
Committe’s work will be ‘critically important’ in wake of N-word incident, says president CBC News · Posted: Nov 23, 2020 The president of the University of Ottawa is promising change with the...
Tribute to Third World Players Part 2
Third World Players Part 2 by Joanne Robinson Various members of the community participated in performances by the TWP. Some of these members are: (This list is alphabetical not by...
Ofosu: Workplace communication
We have changed how we communicate at work during pandemic Prior to the pandemic, people were comfortable communicating with fellow workers, shaking hands, hugging and even light-hearted kissing. So what...
Students decry use of N-word
34 professors had supported professor who used offensive term in class Laura Glowacki · CBC News · Oct 20, 2020 Students at the University of Ottawa are condemning a letter signed by 34 professors...
Peel Police to eliminate racial discrimination
OHRC, Peel Police and Board sign MOU to develop legally binding remedies to eliminate racial discrimination 1 November 2020 MISSISSAUGA – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), the Peel Regional Police...