Upper Canada Village Unveils Permanent Black History Exhibit
Saturday 25 May 2024 Ottawa’s Black community participates in historic event by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Morrisburg, ON – Upper Canada Village officially opened a new permanent exhibit that focuses on…
Canada provides $142 million aid to Congo DR and Benin
Minister Ahmed Hussen announces over $142 million in funding to support health systems and women’s health and rights and provide humanitarian assistance in Democratic Republic of Congo and in Benin…
Nduka Otiono celebrates book launch and birthday
Saturday 20 April 2024 Hearty Cheers to Nduka Otiono @sixty. By Joy Osiagwu Call it a massive show of support for Prof. Nduka Otiono, Associate Professor and Director of the…
Liberian Association launches new Executive Committee
Saturday 27 April 2024 by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Over 200 Liberian nationals, friends and family were at a gala at the Blessed Sacrament Parish hall on Fourth Avenue, to witness…
Ottawa YMCA celebrates Black History Month
Wednesday 28 February 2024 YMCA of the National Capital Region Black History Month Celebration by Obasola Bamigbola, Editorial Associate In a celebration that resonated with the vibrant spirit of diversity…
Leading Ladies Canada International Women’s Day – Embrace Equity event
Leading Ladies Canada celebrates International women’s day by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Sunday 10 March 2024 Equity has played, and continues to play, a key role in women’s empowerment and…
Echoes of the Motherland celebrates African cultures
Friday 15 March 2024 The Echoes of the Motherland: Black Out Loud Volume II by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate In the second edition of The Echoes of the Motherland: Black…
Ugandan Association hosts fund-raiser for vulnerable children
150 pair of basketball shoes raised for vulnerable children in Uganda By Tom Malaba, Editorial Associate Twenty-six-year-old Deo Kakande is a talented basketball player who featured for the Ottawa Cranes…
Saint Lucia’s 45th Independence gala lights up Ottawa
Saturday 24 February 2024 by Obasola Bamigbola, Editorial Associate Unity and Cultural Splendor: Saint Lucia’s 45th Independence Gala Lights Up Ottawa Ottawa, February 24, 2024 – The Preston Event Centre…
Black workers recognized as Employment Equity group
Canadian government recognizes Black workers as Employment Equity group Thursday 14 December 2023 OTTAWA – In a monumental step forward for equity and inclusion in Canada, the Black class action…