“Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” a perennial Black History Month favourite
On Sunday, February 9, Black History Ottawa, in collaboration with Under The Mango tree, held its 12th annual “Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” event at the Ottawa Public Library, Nepean…
Speaking Black Hockey: Anthony Bansfield leads Black History Month tribute
Presented on February 22, 2014 and organised by the Black Law Students Association of the University of Ottawa, and RevWord Productions, with the support of TD Presents Then and Now Black History…
Denise Siele
Denise Siele is an award-winning public affairs professional with a record of results delivered for government, business and non-government stakeholders. As Managing Partner of SEMgroup, Denise delivers strategic event and…
Black History Month in North Dundas: Dan Hill follows in his grandparents’ footsteps
DAN HILL FOLLOWS IN HIS GRANDPARENTS’ FOOTSTEPS A Review: Dan Hill Live! At The Old Town Hall, February 8 & 9, 2014 by Ann Brady There’s a beautiful passage in…
In memoriam: Daisy Mae Gordon
Daisy GORDON GORDON, Daisy Mae Born on December 20, 1925 in the Parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica, West Indies. Her parents were Cecil and Sarah Wright. Her father died in Panama…
Regius Brown: Gender Roles in the Twenty-First Century
Regius Brown is a forty year resident of the Ottawa area. He has written op ed pieces for the Ottawa Citizen and was a regular contributor to the Spectrum under…
Reconciliation Day celebrates Elder Commanda and Nelson Mandela
Sunday February 9 2014 at St. Albans Church 454 King Edward Avenue St. Albans Church in the heart of downtown Ottawa was a hive of activity on Sunday 9 February…
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…