Dr. Simpson appointed CHEO Chief of Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Ewurabena Simpson appointed CHEO Chief of Hematology/Oncology Congratulations to Dr. Ewurabena Simpson, who has been appointed Chief of Hematology/Oncology at CHEO. Dr. Simpson takes on her new duties on…
Women in music celebrated at NAC
Saturday 27 April 2024 Empowering Women in Music Industry – A Night of Vibrant Rhythms and Soulful Melodies by Obasola Bamigbola On a crisp evening at the National Arts Centre…
Perspectives on International Decade for People of African Descent summit
Thursday 2 May 2024 Second International Decade for People of African Descent – Representing nations from every region of the planet by Ketcia Peters As we gathered in Geneva on…
Nineteen scholars honour Carleton’s Professor Nduka Otiono
A “party” within a book: 19 scholars honour Carleton’s Professor Nduka Otiono By Ijeoma Ukazu* In the heart of Ottawa, within the esteemed halls of Carleton University, Nduka Otiono is not…
Tulloch: Dr. Stéphane Brutus, Dean Telfer School of Management
by Dave Tulloch* In 1957 François (Papa Doc) Duvalier, a physician who graduated from the University of Michigan was elected President of Haiti. He was the only candidate on the…
Movie review: Foreign Path 2
Foreign Path 2 Review by Olivia Barrett Sunday 21 April 2024 As the lights dimmed and the theatre quieted, attendees saw a scene all too familiar: the panic of a…
Diversity in the Professional Women’s Hockey League
Photo credits: PWHL Toronto Saturday 27 April 2024 Diversity in the Professional Women’s Hockey League by Olivia Barrett From breaking the world attendance record for a women’s hockey game to…
New Era Networking breakfast brings youth and community leaders together
Monday 27 May 2024 Youth Leaders Breakfast: Empowering Ottawa’s Future by Obasola Bamigbola Ottawa, ON, May 27, 2024 – The stately Sir John A. Macdonald Building was abuzz with youthful…
Sierra Leone community celebrates independence anniversary
Saturday 4 May 2024 The Jim Durrell Community Centre on Walkley Road was abuzz with activity as the Sierra Leone Community Association (SLCA) hosted its Independence Day gala. Under the…
Upper Canada Village Unveils Permanent Black History Exhibit
Saturday 25 May 2024 Ottawa’s Black community participates in historic event by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Morrisburg, ON – Upper Canada Village officially opened a new permanent exhibit that focuses on…