“In Our Tongues” season 4 spoken word event launched in Ottawa
Nov. 8, 2022 By Olivia Barrett Co-founders Shery Alexander Heinis and Sridaya Srivatsan of “In Our Tongues” welcomed “one of the best audiences” they’ve had at the organization’s Season Four…
Alexander residence at McMaster
McMaster University is naming its new student residence after Lincoln Alexander, a role model for his trailblazing leadership, passion for education and advocacy for equity, diversity and inclusion. McMaster names…
Councillor King Newsletter 25 November 2022
A Message from Councillor King Last week, the Provincial Government introduced the Better Municipal Governance Act. Among the changes, the new Act would enable a “strong mayor” to pass by-laws…
Rev Ekong: May the Lord bless and keep you
May the Lord bless and keep you by Rev Bassey Ekong 1 Kings 18:41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound…
Suzette Mayr wins Giller Prize
Suzette Mayr accepts her award as the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner in Toronto, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston) by Nicole Thompson Calgarian Suzette Mayr wins $100K…
Nyerere symposium at Institute of African Studies
by Professor Nduka Otiono Tuesday 15 November 2022 This year marks the posthumous centenary of the birth of the Father of the Tanzanian Nation and First President of the United…
Storybook romance for Rachel and Honoré
She asked a stranger for directions on vacation. Two weeks later they were engaged by Francesca Street, CNN • Published 17th October 2022 Serendipitous meeting: On her first day exploring Benin in…
Is “quiet firing” the new norm?
By Helen Ofosu Do you feel unfairly targeted with criticism by your boss, even if you have been putting in your best on the job? You are definitely not alone….
Black History Ottawa commemorates Black Veterans
Friday 11 November 2022 Remembrance Day ceremonies: Black History Ottawa lays wreath in memory of Black Canadian veterans by Ruth Aman On November 11, 2022, Canada celebrated its 103rd Remembrance…
Ugandans celebrate Independence anniversary
Monday November 14, 2022 by Ruth Aman Monday evening at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Hall, a diverse crowd gathered to celebrate and reflect upon a somber past of shared history…