Letter from the Editor: March 2024
Good morning folks Happy new month. As we wind down the celebration of the 2024 Black History Month, we cherish memories of what is easily the busiest Black History Month…
2024 Black History Month launch
Over 300 people from Ottawa’s diverse communities attended the launch of the 2024 Black History Month. Esteemed Black History Ottawa and Black Ottawa Scene volunteer and film maker, Henry Eruotor…
Graduation party for Andy Kusi-Appiah
Friday 29 December 2023
Dr. Gideon Christian appointed to Board of Legal Information Institute
Nigerian-born Calgary University professor appointed Board member of prestigious Canadian Legal Information Institute Thursday 7 December 2023 The prestigious Canadian Legal Information Institute has announced the appointment of Nigerian-born University…
Healthy aging: 3 common illnesses older Canadians should know about
Friday 5 January 2024 (NC) Our golden years can be the best time of our lives, but your body may need a little more care than it did in years…
Black workers recognized as Employment Equity group
Canadian government recognizes Black workers as Employment Equity group Thursday 14 December 2023 OTTAWA – In a monumental step forward for equity and inclusion in Canada, the Black class action…
Order of Canada for Bryan and Shannon Prince
Photo credit: World Footprints website https://www.worldfootprints.com/guest/bryan-and-shannon-prince/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 Order of Canada for Bryan Earl Prince and Shannon Beth Prince Bryan and Shannon Prince…
Order of Canada for Zainub Verjee
Photo credit: Ontario Association of Art Galleries https://galeries-ontario-galleries.ca/zainub-verjee-executive-director-of-galeries-ontario-ontario-galleries-awarded-an-honorary-doctorate-by-nscad-university/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Zainub Verjee moved to the United Kingdom to attend…
Order of Canada for Debbie Douglas
Photo credit: Toronto Metropolitan University https://www.torontomu.ca/cerc-migration/People/advisors/stakeholder-advisory-board/debbie-douglas/ Thursday 25 January 2024 by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate After decades of outstanding work as an advocate for migrants, Debbie Douglas was appointed to…
Order of Canada for Lillie Johnson
Photo credit: Museum of Health Care blog https://museumofhealthcare.blog/black-history-month-lillie-johnson/ by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 25 January 2024 From being the first Black director of public health in Ontario to creating…