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...
Black community wants answers in youth death
Ottawa’s Black community calls for answers in death of Anthony Aust following police raid October 19, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Representatives of Ottawa’s Black communities send condolences...
Anti-racist campaign in Russell Township
Local Anti-Racist Campaign in Response to Hate Incident in Russell October 22, 2020, Russell, ON – In August of 2020, Russell Township made the news for the fourth time in...