Ottawa police and use of force
Ottawa police more likely to use force on Black, Middle Eastern, Indigenous people: report Data from 2020 shows ‘disproportional’ response, says interim chief Trevor Pritchard · CBC News · May 12, 2022…
Yasir Naqvi: Standing up with Ukraine
Standing up with Ukraine by MP Yasir Naqvi Over the last few weeks, we have seen the situation deteriorate in Ukraine. Nonetheless, Canada’s support for Ukraine, for democracy, and for…
Black organizations make Christmas food donations
Tuesday, 21 December 2021 In the spirit of Christmas and the festive season, Black community organizations collaborated in providing food, toys, and other household items to group homes, people of…
Black Senate caucus launched
December 8, 2021 New African Canadian Senate group kicks into action In an effort to better enable the Senate of Canada to represent accurately the voices of marginalized communities, seven…
Rising Stars helps youth
Rising Stars helps youth with tutoring, training and mentorship programs By: Julia-Simone RutgersMonday, Oct. 25, 2021 ‘Have you ever asked yourself what is possible, or thought about the ability, your capabilities…
Anti-Black Racism Strategy launched in Toronto
Ekua Asabea Blair, Chief Executive Officer of The Massey Centre for Women and co-Chair of the Task Force, notes: “Input from the community is critical to understanding the issues facing…
Universities sign anti-Black racism charter
Canadian universities, colleges sign charter to address anti-Black racism Maan Alhmidi Thursday, November 18, 2021 A person bicycles past the University of Toronto campus on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (THE…
Honours for Ontario Black History Society
OHS President’s Award Presented to the Ontario Black History SocietyThe Ontario Historical Society is pleased to present the 2020-21 OHS President’s Award, which recognizes an outstanding contribution to the preservation…
Meghie appointed President CBCC
Michelle Meghie Monday 15 November 2021 Dear CBCC Members, The Board would like to thank Christelle Francois for her exemplary efforts as President. She shepherded the Canadian Black Chamber of…
Dawson: The Great War and Black Hockey
The Great War and Black Hockey in the Maritimes Members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. by Bob Dawson, OTTAWA, Ontario – November 9, 2021 – Historically speaking, the tradition of…