In memory of Dr. Mavis Burke
Published: July 2022 Dear members and friends, We currently mourn the passing of our founder Dr. Mavis Burke, Educator – PhD, O Ont., OD(JAM) on July 7, 2022 in her...
El Hilali provides food for the needy
Ottawa woman helps families in need with 200 boxes of food Dave Charbonneau CTV News Ottawa Multi-Skilled Journalist Published July 14, 2022 As inflation takes a bite out of family budgets,...
Vive Akugha: “Protect black women”
Why should there be a need for protection? The mantra “protect black women” has been bastardized, Said Lovelyti who criticized, She shared her opinion of an intention fantasized, So much...
Visa denials to African delegates denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speech
Jacob Serebrin Friday 29 July 2022 The International AIDS Society will re-evaluate how it organizes international conferences as a result of visa denials by the Canadian government, the organization’s president...
Emancipation Day August 1, 2022 – Launch: Black History in Ottawa Streets
NEWS RELEASE | BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA Emancipation Day, August 1, commemorates the British parliament’s Act for the Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies (including Canada). The Act abolished...
ACAO and BHO welcome Afro-Colombian delegation
ACAO and Black History Ottawa Welcome Afro-Colombian Delegation By Kataali Abukari Wednesday, June 8, 2022 On June 8, 2022, the executive members of the African Canadian Association of Ottawa went...
Vive Akugha: Blood sisters
Netflix’s Blood Sisters series by Vive Akugha “Blood Sisters” is a recent Netflix series addition from Nollywood. The series centers on various sensitive topics such as domestic violence, culture, overprotective,...
Isobel Granger appointed security chief Royal Canadian Mint
Ottawa’s favourite female police officer Isobel Granger is off on another one of her travels. No, she is not on her way to one of the exotic places in far-off...
Helen Ofosu: Preparing for an interview
An interview requires extensive preparation. Then the pivotal question: “Why should we hire you? Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this job?” How you respond could make...
Honorary degree for Winston LaRose
Winston LaRose, champion of Toronto’s Black community, receives honorary degree 23 June 2022 His name is Winston LaRose, but to countless Torontonians, he is known as “Mr. Jane and Finch,” a...