Ottawa celebrates Ethiopian New Year
by Ruth Aman Editorial Associate Saturday, 16 September 2023 Ethiopian New Year, also known as Enkutatash, is celebrated September 11th every year. As one of the only African nations which…
LAUNCHING! Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club
LAUNCHING! Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club Are you a senior (65+), African, Caribbean or Black, living in Ottawa and the national capital region? Do you want opportunities to socialize…
Ottawa hosts first Older Adults Multicultural carnival
Club Casa de los Abuelos and Bronson Centre host first Ottawa carnival for seniors by Ruth Aman, Editorial Associate Saturday 9 September 2023 Club Casa de los Abuelos partnered with…
Exhibition celebrates St. Kitts 40th independence anniversary
by Suzette Small-Weekes Tuesday 19 September 2023 St. Kitts and Nevis 40th Anniversary of Independence at the NAC – National Arts Centre, the perfect space for a wonderful evening! The…
In conversation with Jamila Ahmed, Social Worker
Could you tell us 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,…
Guinea celebrates Independence, October 2, 2023
September 20, 2023 Flag of Guinea Guinea celebrates Independence, October 2, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Friday 29 September 2023 Guinea is one of the wealthiest countries in Western…
Chinyelu Karibi-Whyte: The Joy of Spending Time Alone
A Date with Yourself: The Joy of Spending Time Alone 🌸 by Chinyelu Philomena Karibi-Whyte Friday 29 September 2023Have you ever embraced the beauty of a solo date? It’s something…
Black Health Network launches Health Professionals directory
Black Health Professionals Network launches first Black Health Professionals directory in Ontario Thursday 7 September 2023 Toronto, ON – The Black Healthcare Professionals Network (BHPN), an organization dedicated to advancing the…
Movie review: Hussein Hassan: Illuminating the Canvas
Image credit: National Gallery of Canada Title: Illuminating the Canvas: Black Art and Its Absence of Light Review by Hussein El Hajj Hassan On the evening of Thursday, September 14,…
Four Canadians receive 2023 Legacy awards
Tuesday 29 August 2023 Jully Black, Tonya Williams, Julien Christian Lutz, and Lu Kala to receive their awards at the Legacy awards 24 September, 2023. TORONTO, August 29, 2023 –…