Singer Pierre Kwenders wows fans at the National Arts Centre
By: Annette Ejiofor Pierre Kwenders was in Ottawa on February 12th, 2015, at the National Arts Centre, and it was an electrifying experience. Born October 31,1985 in the Congo, Kwenders…
YMCA-YWCA celebrates Black History Month in style
Thursday 26 February 2015 The Ottawa YMCA-YWCA capped off a month of Black History Month celebrations with a closing ceremony at their downtown location on Argyle Street. Easily the highlight…
Nigerian Panorama showcases country’s history and culture
Saturday 21 February 2015 About thirty hardy souls who braved Ottawa’s frigid icy winter storm and made their way to the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street, were the recipients…
March 2015: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all Those of us in Ottawa have been subjected to the coldest February since 9135, which is really going back a long way. As I write it is…
Michael Uchelimafor Iwebuka: Travails of an African immigrant
Travails of an African immigrant A certain chief arrived in his new country with lofty ideas and zeal to work hard and make a mark in society as well as…
Tika Rochell: Movie review : Selma
Lessons from Selma *Spoiler Alert* The movie ‘Selma’ which was released in January, is a movie based on the voting right marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. and…
Barbara Reynolds brings compassion to foster parenting
Fostering: A Rooted Sense of Care When you speak with Barb, two things come across quite clearly: she’s very passionate about fostering, and she’s done it for a long…
Colonel By Secondary School celebrates Black History Month “In Living Colour”
Wednesday 11 February 2015 Colonel By Secondary School was abuzz on Wednesday as hundreds of students, parents, family and friends gathered at their auditorium to witness an amazing spectacle titled…
Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm’s photo gallery
Seyi is a photo enthusiast who likes to grab her camera and capture the simplicity in moments whenever she can. Her preferred style of photography is landscape and street photography…
In conversation with Ken Campbell
Ken Campbell is the President of Jaku Konbit, a not-for-profit organisation focussed on on mentoring and programs for children and youth. Could you tell me about your childhood?…