In memory of Anita Dorothy Harris aged 100
HARRIS, Anita Dorothy (nee Swaby) Passed away on November 23, 2016 at 100 years old. She was the daughter of the late Luther Swaby and the…
Canadian Black activists past and present talk about the fight against racism
From Black Action Defense to Black Lives Matter TO: decades apart but demands are the same Black activists from 30 years ago and the present say not much has changed…
Black civil rights activist Viola Desmond to be 1st Canadian woman on $10 bill
By Kathleen Harris, CBC News Posted: Dec 08, 2016 Civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond will be the first Canadian woman to grace the front of the $10 bill. (CBC) Black rights…
Patrick Hunter: The Ottawa Police Report on traffic stops
By Patrick Hunter Wednesday November 02 2016 By PATRICK HUNTER There is a problem with the Ottawa Police Service. Well, to be fair, there are problems with all…
City of Toronto and OCASI launch educational campaign addressing Anti-Black Racism
#BlackinTO: Toronto’s anti-Black racism campaign launches today (CNW Group/Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants – OCASI) TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2016 /CNW/ – The City of Toronto and OCASI have joined forces to…
UN Experts speak about Canadian People of African Descent
Statement to the media by the United Nations’ Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, on the conclusion of its official visit to Canada, 17-21 October 2016 Ottawa,…
Racist graffiti spray-painted on Parkdale United Church, Ottawa Muslim Association
New graffiti follows 3 incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti earlier this week A mosque and a church with a black pastor are the fourth and fifth buildings to be spray-painted with…
Sistertalk 2016 – A celebration of sisterhood in Toronto
SISTERTALK 2016 By: Toni Francis Karlyn Percil is a Speaker, Author and Leadership Development Coach who has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the Creator and Founder…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Waiting On The World To Change
Waiting On The World To Change by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 15, 2016 | Right now, America is experiencing a stand-off between those who refuse to accept change, and…
In conversation with Marlene Grant, Chartered Professional Accountant
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? I was born in St. Thomas, Jamaica…