Obiorah appointed Director, Gender and Race Equity
The City of Ottawa has appointed Suzanne Obiorah as its new Director for the Gender and Race Equity, Inclusion, Indigenous Relations and Social Development Service. In this role, she will...
Martin Luther King Day celebrated in Ottawa
Monday 25 January 2021 Theme: Is there Justice for Blacks in Canada? In light of the province-wide pandemic lockdown, the 2021 Martin Luther King Jnr celebration, hosted by Ottawa’s DreamKeepers,...
In conversation with Kathryn Fasegha, movie producer
Could you tell me about your childhood? When and where were you born? Do you have any siblings? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? I...
In memory of Bishop Edgar Wilson
Suffragan Bishop Edgar Wilson It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Suffragan Bishop Edgar C. WILSON who went home to the Lord, on December...
Letter from the Editor: February 2021
Good morning folks Hope you are all keeping safe and well in these troubled times, as we enter the next phase of this enduring pandemic. Our hope is that now...
6 year old girl awarded damages against police
Black girl handcuffed by police in Ontario at age 6 awarded $35K in damages by rights tribunal Decision against Peel police board comes a year after tribunal found race factored...
Kusi-Appiah: Covid and transportation in Africa
by Prof. Kusi-Appiah, “Informality & Transportation in the age of COVID-19: Is the African city safe?” by Prof. Kusi-Appiah, QE Scholar, 2019/2020 Introduction In spite of the numerous changes worldwide...
Gordon first Black Manitoba minister
5 January, 2021 Audrey Gordon becomes Manitoba’s 1st Black cabinet minister. Premier Brian Pallister has expanded his cabinet and split the health minister’s job in two as the province battles...
Augustine wins Lifetime award
Jean Augustine is 2021 Maclean’s Lifetime Achievement winner The trailblazing MP came to Ottawa to make change where she knew it mattered. Over 13 years in federal politics, she paved...
Rev. Ekong: Peace be still, in Jesus’ name
January 17, 2021 No Patience without Trials How should we behave in the face of challenging situations? Take note that there is no patience when there are no trials, no...