Dr. Jude Cenat: Racism in health services – research report
Racial discrimination in healthcare services among Black individuals in Canada as a major threat for public health Monday 15 June 2024 by Dr. Jude Cenat New publication!32.55% of Black individuals...
Parents for Diversity celebrate grant award
Saturday 27 April 2024 Flashback to last week Saturday where we gathered to celebrate the culmination of Parents for Diversity’s grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation! We are immensely grateful...
Introducing: African & Caribbean Association of Nunavut (ACAN)
Friday 7 June 2024 by Kabelo Mokoena* The African & Caribbean Association of Nunavut (ACAN) was founded in response to a widespread desire among the African and Caribbean community in...
NAC – Rhodnie Desir’s Symphony of Hearts tugs at the heartstrings
NAC – Rhodnie Desir’s Symphony of Hearts Photo source: NAC Thursday 30 May 2024 Rhodnie Désir’s Symphony of Hearts closes the NAC’s dance season by Olivia Barrett The sound of...
In conversation with Meseret Haileyesus, CCWE Executive Director
Black Ottawa Scene in conversation with Meseret Haileyesus, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Sunday 9 June 2024 Could you tell me about your childhood?...
Ugandans celebrate Martyrs’ Day
Sunday 16 June 2024 Uganda Community in Ottawa Marks 60 years of Canonization of the Uganda Martyrs By Tom Malaba A cross section of the Ugandan community in Ottawa, Canada,...
Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice (CNERJ) launched
Canadian Network for Equity and Racial Justice (CNERJ), aims to combat systemic discrimination Wednesday 12 June 2024 by Sarah Onyango Last Friday I was honoured to participate in the launch...
Ottawa U hosts Black Women Health conference
Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Black Canadian Women By Ijeoma Ukazu* Tuesday 18 June 2024 In an unprecedented move, experts in the field of Black women’s health...
Multiculturalism Day hosted by Leading Ladies Canada
Saturday 15 June, 2024 Canadian Multiculturalism Day: A Personification of Canadian identity By Joy Osiagwu Arshida, Noorina, and Fatahna Karimi, three sisters from Afghanistan, are a living testament to the...
“Kundi” forum explores work-life balance for Black women
Friday 21 June 2024 Network of Black Business & Professional Women hosts discussion on work-life balance for Black Women By Joy Osiagwu As a Black woman in Canada, I encounter...