Andy Kusi-Appiah: Abdirahman Abdi and the integration of Canadians of African descent
Can Abdirahman Abdi’s death tell us anything about the integration of 2nd Generation Canadians of African descent? Prof. Andy Kusi-Appiah Introduction There is no shortage of migration stories in the…
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: Black History had significant impact on world civilization
Facts on Black History by Reverend Jacob Afolabi Black History Month is not the history of the Black race. The history of the…
Jocelyn Constant: Happy 150th Canada! But where do we fit in?
Happy 150th Canada! I would use this opportunity to thank the Ottawa Mayor, Jim Watson for his passion and dedication to the City of Ottawa. Making Ottawa the…
Septembre Anderson: Canada doesn’t deserve a black woman on its money
Viola Desmond, featured on a commemorative stamp in 2012. Her face will grace $10 bills in Canada, starting in 2018. (Canada Post/Canadian Press) Canada has a long way to go…
Robin Browne: The unknown business side of civil rights activist Viola Desmond
It may be all about the Benjamins in the US but, starting in 2018 in Canada, it will all about the Violas. Viola Desmond, an African-Nova Scotian businesswoman who…
Patrick Hunter: The Ottawa Police Report on traffic stops
By Patrick Hunter Wednesday November 02 2016 By PATRICK HUNTER There is a problem with the Ottawa Police Service. Well, to be fair, there are problems with all…
Ewart Walters: Trump… with a Silver Lining
By Ewart Walters Trump… with a Silver Lining Second Witch: Fillet of a fenny snake In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool…
Rev. Paul Nwaeze: Canonization – The road to becoming a saint
BECOMING A SAINT by Rev.Fr. Paul Nwaeze In Catholic tradition, November 1 each year is observed as “All Saints’ Day”. It is a solemn, holy day in which the Church…
Obijiofor Aginam: Africa’s Development – The Paradox of Continental Integration and Closed Borders
Africa’s Development: The Paradox of Continental Integration and Closed Borders By: Obijiofor Aginam, Ph.D The Crux of the Argument The decolonization of most of Africa which largely occurred…
Rev. Fr. Paul Nawaeze: Bill on assisted dying – Better to care than to kill
by Rev. Fr. Paul Nwaeze It is no longer news that Bill C-14 is now before Parliament. What that means is, there will be legislation whether we like it or…