Angelique Francis Band named Performing Artists of the Year
Monday 7 October 2024 By Angelique Francis We were absolutely speechless when we received this award! Thank you so much to Folk Canada/Folk Music Ontario for naming The Angelique Francis...
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter: 25 October 2024
Friday 25 October 2024 A Message from Councillor King Dear Residents: I want to update you on an important issue affecting our community’s transportation future. I have joined several of...
Estate Planning: Who Needs It and Why?
Saturday, October 19, 2024 Estate Planning: Who Needs It and Why? A presentation by Financial Planner Meiz Majdoub By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate It was an engaging evening for members...
Botis Sevas’ BLKDOG production wows Ottawa residents
Thursday 24 October 2024 Botis Sevas’ BLKDOG production wows Ottawa residents. By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Famous British choreographer Botis Seva, of Congolese origin, wowed a diverse audience at the Nation...
Black Mental Health: Reclaiming the Path of Joy
Thursday 17 October 2024 Racism still major factor in the mental state of ACB community – Academicians By Tom Malaba, Editorial Associate Academicians and professionals attending the second national mental...
Rosemary Sadlier receives Human Rights Lifetime Achievement award
Monday 21 October 2024 Announcing the recipients of the OHRC’s 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards TORONTO — The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Daniel...
Ottawa Public Health: Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Infections
Friday 25 October 2024 Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Infections Sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) are infections that can be transmitted through oral, vaginal or anal sex and/or blood. ...
Letter from the Editor: November 2024
Good morning folks Happy November from Black Ottawa Scene, where we bring you the most uplifting and insightful news and features about Ottawa’s African, Caribbean and Black communities. This month’s...
Public Service Class Action Lawsuit mirrors Underground Railroad
Historic Class Action Lawsuit Against Systemic Anti-Black Racism in Canada’s Public Service Heads to Court Wednesday 30 October 2024 by Ketcia Peters This week, history is unfolding in a Toronto...