Sierra Leone community celebrates independence anniversary
Saturday 4 May 2024 The Jim Durrell Community Centre on Walkley Road was abuzz with activity as the Sierra Leone Community Association (SLCA) hosted its Independence Day gala. Under the…
Upper Canada Village Unveils Permanent Black History Exhibit
Saturday 25 May 2024 Ottawa’s Black community participates in historic event by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Morrisburg, ON – Upper Canada Village officially opened a new permanent exhibit that focuses on…
Catherine Kizito celebrates retirement from public service
Colleagues, family and friends of long-time Ottawa resident Catherine Kizito, were in attendance at a reception to mark her retirement after 42 years with the Canadian Federal Public Service. ACAO…
Joy Osiagwu: Posthumous tribute to Dr. Samuel Attah
Posthumous Fathers’ Day tribute to Dr. Samuel Attah By Joy Osiagwu My father, Dr. Samuel Attah, was a man of unique qualities. His assertiveness, enthusiasm, and engaging nature were unparalleled. His…
Federal government invests $16 million in Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre
Canada’s largest Afro-Canadian cultural centre planned for Montreal Thursday 16 May 2024 Montreal, Quebec, May 16, 2024 — Members of Montreal’s Black communities will have access to a modern and dynamic…
Ozioma Nwabuikwu: Bob Marley: One Love
Bob Marley: One Love Celebrates the Enduring Power of Love and Legacy Director Reinaldo Marcus Green’s latest biopic finds its rhythm as a captivating retelling of the Jamaican reggae legend’s epic…
To my late father Michael Bamigbola
Honouring Michael Durodola Bamigbola: A Father’s Day Tribute by Obasola Bamigbola On this Father’s Day, I pause to celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a true titan –…
Celebrating the life of Valerie Muchenje with music
The Muchenje family celebrates the life of their wife and mother Valerie Muchenje by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Saturday 25 May 2024 Some eighty guests consisting of family, friends and Baha’i…
Kusi-Appiah: Build that Caribbean/African Community centre now!
Build that Caribbean/African Community centre now! by Dr. Kwaku Kusi-Appiah Monday 27 May 2024 —————————————— “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get…
Black youth in roundtable with Ottawa Police
All Tea No Shade Listening Circle – Black youth give their perspectives with Ottawa Police during roundtable by Joy Keke Saturday 11 May 2024 A report released by the Ottawa…