Letter from the editor: April 2020
Good morning folks We live in extraordinary times, we live in dangerous times! To paraphrase A Tale of Two Cities: It is the best of times; it is the worst...
Statistics Canada: New data on Canada’s Black population
Today, in conjunction with the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent and Black History Month, Statistics Canada is releasing, in The Daily, two analytical products – a booklet and an...
Ottawa Church of God celebrates Black History Month
Sunday 23 February 2020 By Carol Daley There were close to one hundred persons in attendance. Ottawa Church of God Black History Month multicultural extravaganza featured comedian Nickayla, OCOG worship...
Tips for house purchase
Want to buy a house in 2020? Try these resolutions (NC) New year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep. But buying a home is a serious commitment...
Willie O’Ree on racism in sports
O’Ree, NHL’s first black player, says more to be done to fight racism in sports Lisa Wallace / The Canadian Press FEBRUARY 3, 2020 June Girvan, president of Black History Ottawa, shakes...
Quick break ideas for the battle-weary parent
Between meal-prepping school lunches, chauffeuring kids to extra-curriculars and managing a full-time job, life can be pretty stressful for parents. Practice self-care to eliminate stress and feel better with these...
Desmond Cole: Activist and author
Why Desmond Cole says empathy isn’t enough to eradicate anti-black racism His new book ‘The Skin We’re In’ launched at the University of King’s College on Thursday CBC News · Feb...
Muchenje wins Ontario Arts award
Zvondai Muchenje Honoured with Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award Toronto, February 19, 2020 – Zvondai Muchenje is the recipient of the $10,000 Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award. The award is given annually to...
Colored Hockey League honored
Colored Hockey League anniversary honored Former NHL players among participants in commemorative game by William Douglas 3 February 2020 OTTAWA — The Colored Hockey League of the Canadian Maritimes came alive...
African Day Black History Month
Saturday 15 February 2020 Over 400 guests were at the Sir John MacDonald Building on Parliament Hill to celebrate Black History Month. Dubbed “African Day on the Hill”, the event...