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…
Team Awakening addresses mental illness in Somali community
Saturday 11 January marked an important milestone in the journey started by a group of Somali professionals in Ottawa, dedicated to addressing important issues affecting their community. Team Awakening consisting…
Lilly Obina
Lilly Obina is currently a Project Manager with Ross, a global IT/Engineering company known for the designing, manufacturing, support and sales of a wide range of innovative products. She obtained…
Awad Ibrahim: When the Black Body is Made Black: Rethinking the Nuances of Blackness
Awad Ibrahim is a Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. He is a Curriculum Theorist with special interest in cultural studies, Hip-Hop, youth and Black popular culture, social…