Diaspora Impact Forum held on Parliament Hill
Monday 25 November 2024 Diaspora Impact Forum conference held on Parliament Hill by Sarah Onyango Last Thursday, I was privileged to attend the opening day of the 2024 Diaspora Impact...
War Museum hosts Remembrance Day memorial for Black veterans
Monday 11 November 2024 Canadian War Museum hosts Remembrance Day memorial for Black veterans by Sarah Onyango, Black History Ottawa community Outreach Officer I spent part 2 of my 2024...
ACB Wellness Resource Centre hosts Girls Who Brunch
Tuesday 26 November 2024 Girls Who Brunch by ACB Wellness Resource Centre Yesterday’s 2nd Annual 80+ youth Girls Who Brunch was a huge success, and I am deeply grateful to...
Rev Dan Joseph: Divine Love-What is It?
Tuesday 26 November 2024 Divine Love-What is It? by Rev Dan Joseph Love is one thing we humans crave the most since the fall of Adam and Eve. It’s something...
Bo Turpin: Connections: A Safe Space for Black youth
Connections: A Safe Space for Black youth by Bo Turpin, Executive Director, Upstream Ottawa Wednesday 20 November 2024 In the heart of Ottawa, a transformative initiative has been quietly making...
Ifeoma Chinwuba: Every Drop of Blood is Red
Book Review: Every Drop of Blood is Red Umar Turaki, Little A Press, 2024, 231 pages. by Ifeoma Chinwuba Every Drop of Blood Is Red (EDBIR) is a James Bond...
Letter from the Editor: December 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we bring our readers the tragic news of the sudden passing of Black Ottawa Scene’s long-time star reporter and editorial associate, Joy Osiagwu,...
Chinyelu Karibi-Whyte: Why Self-Care Matters
Tuesday 8 October 2024 Put Yourself First: Why Self-Care Matters by Chinyelu Philomena Karibi-Whyte Life moves so fast these days that taking time for yourself can feel like a luxury...
How to show love to grandparents and seniors
Thursday 10 October 2024 (NC) When it comes to showing your grandparents, elderly parents or other seniors that you care about them, finding the right way can be a challenge....