Government of Canada honours Nelson Mandela with 20 inaugural scholarships
December 16, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario—The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council The Government of Canada has awarded 20 inaugural scholarships to graduate students at the masters and doctoral level, in honour…
In conversation with Mohamed Islam, Youth Outreach Worker
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? I was born in Mogadishu Somalia. My family fled…
Kika Otiono: Compassion amidst crisis – Welcoming Syrian refugees
by Kika Otiono, Youth Editor On September 2, 2015, the picture of a boy who drowned in the Mediterranean Sea appeared on 20 million screens around the world—in just 12…
Three Black MP’s appointed Parliamentary Secretaries by Prime Minister Trudeau
2 December, 2015 Three Black Members of Parliament were among the 35 Parliamentary Secretaries appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Parliamentary secretaries assist and represent ministers in their absence, including…
Ottawa resident’s son Andre Alexis wins 2015 Giller Book Prize
Toronto author Andre Alexis wins 2015 Giller Prize for ‘insightful and philosophical’ novel Fifteen Dogs Source: National Post Emily M. Keeler | November 11, 2015 | THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young: Andre Alexis…
Dr. Ajamu Nangwana: Canada, What about resettlement of African refugees?
Wednesday November 25 2015 Source: Share News By Dr. Ajamu Nangwaya Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by January 1 is a most welcomed,…
Ontario Black History Society welcomes new President Nikki Clarke
TORONTO, ON – November 17, 2015 – The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is pleased to announce the election of a new President and First Vice-President at a meeting held…
Annette Ejiofor: How Facebook videos define Black youth
By Annette Ejiofor, Associate Editor We have all seen it. You might be scrolling through Facebook, or Tumblr, or Twitter, or Instagram, and you see it. A video of the…
January 2016: Letter from the Editor
Hello folks Happy New Year and compliments of the festive season! It’s hard to believe but 2015 is already over and we are now in a new year, amazing how…
Kadeisha Buchanan named Canadian women’s soccer Player of the Year
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press Posted: Dec 17, 2015 1:23 PM ET Kadeisha Buchanan, 20, was the lone Canadian named to this year’s Women’s World Cup all-star team. (Darryl Dyck/The…