Black Seniors’ Social club launched in Ottawa
Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors Social Club promotes physical and mental well-being by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 2 December 2023 Despite the first snow of the month, members of the…
Djely Tapa shines at Shenkman Arts Centre
by Sarah Onyango Thursday 30 November 2023 Many many thanks and “merci” to the MIFO for supporting Djely Tapa and the super talented band we heard tonight at the Shenkman…
Letter from the Editor January 2024
Good morning folks Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! What a year it has been; just can’t believe 2023 has been consigned to the passage of time…
BlackNorth Initiative recounts recent accomplishments
by Dahabo Ahmed-Omer, Chief Executive Officer, BlackNorth Initiative Wednesday 20 December 2023 Dear Supporters, Signatories, Partners, and Allies, As we commemorate the third anniversary of the BlackNorth Initiative, I…
Africa’s year in pictures 2023
Source: BBC News Friday 29th December 2023, A selection of this year’s best photos from the African continent and beyond. A woman looks out from a bar at Virage beach…
Nwabuikwu: African, Caribbean, and Black Resilience During COVID-19
*African, Caribbean, and Black Resilience During COVID-19 Book review by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Monday 25 December 2023 Is Black Resilience A Blessing or A Curse? Three years after coronavirus COVID-19…
Kwanzaa 2023 celebrated in style
A young poet with reflections on being Black Jaku Konbit’s Kwanzaa Celebration in the Capital by Olivia Barrett Saturday 30 December 2023 Love and community were at the core of…
Sudanese Canadian Association Family day
Saturday 9 December 2023 All photos courtesy of Mohammed Said, Sudanese Association in Ottawa
The Temptations: “Ain’t Too Proud” thrills Ottawa fans
December 27, 2023 Ottawa Fans Welcome “Ain’t Too Proud” Broadway Production By Joy Osiagwu The classic Broadway production “Ain’t Too Proud – Life and Times of the Temptations” touched down in Ottawa…
Black History Ottawa and Flo’s Seniors host funder recognition event
Black History Ottawa teams up with Flo’s Seniors to host Funder Recognition Event by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Thursday 14 December 2023 On December 14, Black History Ottawa recognized the…