Annette Ejioffor: The Ripple Effects Of The La Loche Shooting
By Annette Ejiofor, Associate Editor Canada has yet to erase the grim memory of January 22, 2016, when an unnamed 17-year-old boy, shot and killed four, injuring seven, at the…
Drew Simpson: Racist Undertones
Racist Undertones By Drew Simpson When we told people that we were moving to Canada, they referred to it as the “White man’s land”. Along with the snow, in Canada…
Somali community hosts annual “Awakening” conference
by Sharmaarke Abdullahi OTTAWA – On Saturday, January 30th, over 300 youth, young professional’s parents, and community partners participated in the 5th annual Awakening: Reviving the Spirit of Somali Youth…
Sarah Onyango honoured by Ontario Black History Society
31 January 2016 When Sarah Onyango made the front page of Share News, Toronto’s foremost Black news magazine it was no surprise to her many friends and fans. Sarah’s story cannot…
In conversation with Rev. Joseph Kiirya, River Jordan Ministries
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Was there any person or persons…
“On the rocks” fiesta celebrates Caribbean culture
by Sarah Onyango On Friday, February 5, 2016, at Ottawa City Hall, patrons were treated to an evening of Caribbean music, dancing and cuisine at the “ON THE ROCKS: in…
Letter from the Editor: March 2016
Good morning all Somehow I don’t believe we are in the month of March and about to see the first signs of spring. Frankly I never thought this winter would…
Workshop on African entrepreneurship, Innovation, Philanthropy and economic development
The Courtyard by Marrriott hotel on Dalhousie Street brought together diplomats, academics and business innovators as the the Global Economic Institute Africa held an inspiring workshop entitled: entrepreneurship, Innovation, Philanthropy…
Colonel By Secondary School celebrates Black History Month in style
Wednesday 10 February, 2016 Teacher Crystal-Lee Savage was in her element as mentor and motivator, as she once again guided the students at Colonel By Secondary School to a rapturous…
Grammys: Benin’s Angelique Kidjo wins world music album
Angelique Kidjo said that Africa was on the rise Benin’s Angelique Kidjo has won the best world music album of the year at this year’s Grammys in Los Angeles. The…