George Floyd’s brother at Black History Month gala
Saturday 25 February, 2023 George Floyd’s brother, Terence Floyd, was keynote speaker Black History Month gala at Museum of History Over 400 people from all walks of life were at…
Ghana’s Independence anniversary, 6 March 2023
Flag of Ghana Ghana Celebrates Independence 6 March 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Ghana is a country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea with a central area of forest…
Mauritius’ Independence anniversary, 12 March 2023
Flag of Mauritius Mauritius Celebrates Independence Day, 12 March 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Mauritius is situated in the east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The island subtropical country off…
Morocco’s Independence anniversary 2 March 2023
Morocco Celebrates Independence Day 2 March Flag of Morocco Wednesday 1 March 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Morocco, also described as the Maghreb, is situated on the west of the North…
Tunisia’s Independence anniversary, 20 March 2023
Flag of Tunisia Tunisia Celebrates Independence Day March 20, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Tunisia is one of the countries in the Mediterranean described as a vital player in the region…
Namibia’s Independence anniversary 21 March 2023
Flag of Namibia Namibia Celebrates Independence Day on March 21 By Joy Osiagwu The Republic of Namibia is a country located on the southwestern coast of Africa with a landmass…
Ottawa celebrates Martin Luther King Day
Ottawa leaders honoured by DreamKeepers by Ruth Aman Monday 16 January 2023 On January 16, 2023, Ottawa continued its annual tradition of celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In an…
Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas
Saturday 7 January 2023 Ottawa’s Ethiopian-Canadian community celebrated the Orthodox Christian Christmas in style at the St Tekle Haimanot Church on Merivale Road. Black Ottawa Scene brings you pics of this…
Ottawa celebrates Kwanzaa 2022
Residents of Ottawa, friends, and families from various parts of Ontario and Quebec converged at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall on 1000 Byron Avenue on Friday, December 30, to celebrate Kwanzaa…
Social Justice Advocate: Andy Kusi-Appiah
On this episode of Black Ottawa Scene’s famous personality profile, Joy Osiagwu had a stimulating and informative conversation with Andy Kusi-Appiah, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University Ottawa. He spoke…