In conversation with Sherwyn Solomon, Principal Ridgemont High School
Tuesday 11 February, 2014. It was a cold frosty afternoon when Black Ottawa Scene arrived at Ridgemont High School for an interview with the Principal, Sherwyn Solomon. The warm hearty…
Global Community Alliance gala brings Black History Month to a rousing end
Kelly and Yomi Pratt have done it again! Under their flagship Global Community Alliance, they pulled off yet another incredibly successful Black History Month gala on Saturday 22 February at…
Gala raises funds for Somali Hope Academy
The 4th annual Somali Hope Academy gala on Saturday 15 February, drew hundreds of people to the Ottawa Police Association centre on Catherine Street in a fundraiser for the school…
African and Caribbean health forum hosted by Somerset West Community Health Centre
Service professionals who provide health and social services to the African, Caribbean and Black populations in the national capital region gathered at The Palace on Cleopatra Drive on Tuesday 18…
Letter from the Editor: March 2014
Hello all As we wind down the celebrations for Black History Month in February, we have to remain mindful of the theme for 2014: “Our Canadian story: making our voices…
2014 Black History Month launched in style in Ottawa
Saturday February 1 saw what many have described as the best Black History Month launch ever. From the moment MC Sarah Onyango stepped up to the podium to announce the…
Ain’t That Good News: Seventh Day Adventist Church celebrates Black History Month
You may have chosen to be somewhere other than 2200 Benjamin Avenue, The Ottawa Seventh Day Adventist Church, from 19:00 – 21:00 on Saturday, February 8, 2014. If you were…
Citizenship & Immigration Canada celebrates Black History Month
Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenny and several dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the 2014 Black History Month on Thursday 6 February at the Canadian War Museum. The event also also…
TD Bank hosts Black History Month reception
TD Bank continued its support of Black History Month by hosting a reception at the National Arts Centre on 31 January to mark the beginning of Black History Month, an…
Dr. Galal Ali
Dr. Galal Ali is a Sudanese-born Canadian, who is currently working with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada as a Senior Project Manager. Galal maintains 2 domains…