YM-YWCA celebrates Canadian citizenship week
Wednesday 14 October 2015 Scores of immigrants and new Canadians were at the YM-YWCA on Argyle Avenue as the Newcomer Information Centre held its annual Canadian citizenship week celebration. The event acknowledges the contribution…
Liberal Ahmed Hussen: First Somali-Canadian MP – wins York South-Weston
Liberal Ahmed Hussen has become the first Somali-Canadian Member of Parliament, winning the riding of York South-Weston at the 19 October Federal election. A lawyer and social activist, Ahmed Hussen…
South African becomes first woman in Africa to command a navy vessel
Source: New York Times Lieutenant Commander Zimasa Mabela became the first African woman to take command of a navy vessel this week, taking the helm of the SAS Umhloti….
Hera Mission hosts golf fund-raiser for rural Kenyan women
Saturday 25 September, 2015 by Peggy Taillon It was a beautiful cool overcast fall day when 90 golfers took to the Pine View Golf Club course for HERA…
Black History Ottawa: Be a part of February 2016 Black History Month
Are you a member or leader of a national, regional, local social, musical, ethnic or cultural organization? Are you an artist, painter, member of a theater company, advocacy group,…
Nominations for 2016 Black History Ottawa Community Builder awards
BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARDS 2016 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Do you know a person, group or program working to build a better Ottawa through community engagement, volunteer work, philanthropy, community…
Nigerians in Ottawa celebrate 55th Independence anniversary
Thursday 1 October, 2015 Nigerians in Canada’s national capital, celebrated their country’s 55th Independence anniversary with a number of events. The week started with the raising of its national flag at…
Miguel de Armas lights up Shenkman Arts Centre
Saturday 26 September 2015 Miguel de Armas and his quartet were practically on fire as they lit up the Orleans Shenkman Arts Centre, when they led the standing-room only audience,…
Ililli Ahmed: Three Things You Won’t Learn about Black People from Mainstream Media
by Ililli Ahmed We are Human This may sound funny, and some people reading this might be thinking, “Well of course they’re human! We all are!” Here’s the thing:…
Gwen Madiba’s Safara Fashion show a big hit in Ottawa
Safara Fashion Show 2015 Source: Trendy Bloggers by Tara in Events October 6, 2015 Trendy Bloggers was invited to attend the Safara Fashion Show 2015 which was hosted at the Tabaret Pavilion Hall at Ottawa…