Univeristy of Toronto aims to attract more black medical students
University of Toronto’s faculty of medicine launches a new application program to boost enrolment and reflect the diverse population. Chika Oriuwa is a first-year medical student at the University of...
African Canadian Achievement Awards Gala Celebrates “Contemporary Black History-Makers”
Premier Kathleen Wynne, the first Ontario premier to attend the ACAA gala in its 32-year existence, poses with, from left to right: Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services...
Lucya Spencer is laid to rest
Sunday 5 March It was standing room only at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Benjamin Avenue, as hundreds of family, friends and colleagues came to pay their respects to...
Senator Don Meredith dumps racism defence, hires new lawyer
Toronto senator’s new lawyer says he will defend his client without resorting to racial politics By John Paul Tasker, CBC News Posted: Mar 23, 2017 4:10 PM ET Last Updated: Mar...
In conversation with Yohannes Drar, Social Worker
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,...
Samuel Getachew: Senator Don Meredith Can’t Blame His Shortcomings On Racism
Senator Don Meredith Can’t Blame His Shortcomings On Racism by Samuel Getachew In a bizarre and disturbing act of public defiance, Donald Meredith has decided to remain as a senator....
Remembering Alice Layiki-Dehne
In Memoriam – Alice Layiki-Dehne LAYIKI-DEHNE, AliceIn loving memory of Alice Layiki-Dehne, who peacefully died of cancer on March 11, 2017. Proud mother to Ajuki, Ariye and Lugei. Proud wife...
MacAndrew Clarke: Senator Meredith – An apology requires taking responsibility
by MacAndrew Clarke As the Senate Ethics Committee reviews its recent Inquiry Report into the allegations made against Senator Don Meredith, there has been many developments. From the Senator’s refusal...
Photo gallery: Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm at Pond Inlet, Northern Baffin Island
by Seyi Okuribo-Malcolm 4 March, 2017 I can officially say I traveled to Canada’s Arctic Circle (72nd parallel line). Pond Inlet is a predominantly Inuit community located in Northern Baffin...
Noah’s Ark Project: Ottawa school boy donates school supplies to St. Lucia
Submitted by Renee Martincich Photo credits: Erik & Renee Martincich and Coconut Bay Beach Resort