Thora H. Espinet named 2017 recipient of Lincoln Alexander award.
TORONTO, May 23, 2017, Members of Ontario’s legal profession will be recognized for their exceptional career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 24, 2017,…
Dr. Raywat Deonandan – Ottawa U educator recognized for excellence
JAN 16 University of Ottawa educator recognized for excellence For someone who never intended to be a university lecturer, Dr. Raywat Deonandan has done a great job of engaging his…
Seventh generation Black Canadian family: Meet the Downeys
THINK YOU KNOW WHAT A 7TH-GENERATION CANADIAN FAMILY LOOKS LIKE? THINK AGAIN. The Downey-Collins family has lived in Nova Scotia since the 1600s. This is Cazhhmere. Her family has been…
Mary Njoku, actress/producer who’s building a Nollywood empire
FEBRUARY 12, 2017 Mary Njoku is a Nollywood actress, producer and head of ROK Studios. Since its launch in 2013, ROK has produced over 150 films and 13 original television…
Ontario launches Black Youth Action Plan
March 7, 2017 2:00 P.M. Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario’s Black Youth Action Plan is a four-year, $47 million commitment to help reduce disparities for Black children, youth…
New statue of Harriet Tubman unveiled at school named in her honour
‘Tribute to a courageous woman who changed the course of history’ Harriet Tubman statue Paul Forsyth/staff photo Students pull off a quilt to unveil the new statue of Harriet Tubman…
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: How faith overcomes obstacles
by Bishop Jacob Afolabi (Mark 7:24-30) God designed Faith to be capable of destroying obstacles. Like a harmer is designed to break stones; a needle is designed to pull thread…
Professors Oguamanam and de Beer Receive Funding for Research Fellowship Program
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 The Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR) network, under the guidance of Professors Jeremy de Beer and Chidi Oguamanam, has received funding from the Canadian Queen…
In conversation with Ketcia Peters, Co-Chair, Community & Police Action Committee
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were, you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Helped form who you are today? Your parents,…
In memoriam: Professor Bede Okigbo
Professor Bede Okigbo (Eze-Okigbo I n’Ojoto) Photo source: TWAS Rossa Sep. 29, 1926 – Mar. 31, 2017 ——————————- CELEBRATION OF A HIGHLY DISTINGUISHED LIFE . The Okigbo Family is sad…