In memory of Lillie Johnson
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Monday 11 August 2025 Remembering and honouring Lillie Johnson by Kathy Grant It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of...
CWCLN launches digital hub on Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 CWCLN Launches New Digital Hub to Amplify Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Work in Canada by Sophia Jacob OTTAWA (August 2025) — The...
Liberian Association hosts Independence Day celebration
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Saturday 2 August 2025 The Ukrainian Banquet and Convention Hall on Byron Avenue was abuzz with activity as the Liberian Association of Ottawa...
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter 29 August 2025
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 A Message from Councillor King Dear Residents: Housing remains one of our most pressing challenges, but I’m pleased to share significant progress happening...
Ottawa seniors enjoy day trip to Kingston
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Jaku Konbit partners with Ottawa Golden Oldies and Flo’s Seniors for day-trip to Lake Ontario Park and Waterfront Trail by Godwin Ifedi, Editor...
Emancipation Day at Upper Canada Village honours Black History and Legacy
Marking Freedom: Emancipation Day at Upper Canada Village Honours Black History and Legacy By Ijeoma Ukazu On Friday, August 1, 2025, members of the Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club boarded...
Black Canadian Scholarship Fund announces 2025 award winners
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Friday 1 August 2025 Black Canadian Scholarship Fund announces 2025 award winners by Sarah Onyango I concluded my 2025 Emancipation Day shenanigans by...
Outstanding seniors honoured at Flo’s Seniors gala
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 Sunday 24 August 2025 Ottawa Community leaders honoured at Flo’s Seniors celebration By Ijeoma Ukazu On August 24, Flo’s Seniors, an Ottawa-based organization...
Ottawans ride “Underground Freedom Train” to mark Emancipation Day
Ottawans ride the Underground Freedom Train to mark Emancipation Day by Jean-Marie Guerrier, Vice President, Black History Ottawa Ottawa, August 1, 2025 — On the night of July 31, more...
Letter from the Editor: Monday 1 September 2025
Good morning folks Happy Labour Day. Hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the final days of this very hot summer. Black Canadian history takes centre stage in the...