Jour International de la Francophonie
Le 21 mars 2014, le Conseil économique et social d’Ottawa-Carleton (CÉSOC) a présenté une célébration spéciale à La Cité pour souligner la Journée internationale de la Francophonie. Au programme figuraient…
Congo Yetu Initiative holds movie premiere
On March 25th, the NGO Congo Yetu Initiative held a screening and panel discussion at the Ottawa Public Library downtown branch on the recently released documentary entitled “The Greatest Silence: Rape in…
Ewart Walters launches new book
Former publisher and editor of Spectrum newspaper, Ewart Walters reached another milestone in his illustrious career with the launching of his book: We Come From Jamaica: The National Movement 1937-1962. This…
Hervé Ngamby: Ontario NDP candidate for Ottawa-Vanier
Last September, Hervé Ngamby was nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate for Ottawa-Vanier. It was the largest candidates’ nomination meeting held in the riding for years. Hervé had worked hard…
Mohamoud Abdulle: Tribute to a Great Community Builder
The death of Mohamoud Hersi Abdulle, widely known as Indhacase, shocked entire communities around the globe, especially in his hometown of Ottawa. It is difficult to convey how a community’s…
International Women’s Day celebrated in Ottawa
Several events were held in Ottawa to celebrate the United Nations International Women’s Day. Notable were the National Black Business and Professional Network (NB2PN) and the Black Women’s Civic Engagement…
“Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” a perennial Black History Month favourite
On Sunday, February 9, Black History Ottawa, in collaboration with Under The Mango tree, held its 12th annual “Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” event at the Ottawa Public Library, Nepean…
African and Caribbean health forum hosted by Somerset West Community Health Centre
Service professionals who provide health and social services to the African, Caribbean and Black populations in the national capital region gathered at The Palace on Cleopatra Drive on Tuesday 18…
Ain’t That Good News: Seventh Day Adventist Church celebrates Black History Month
You may have chosen to be somewhere other than 2200 Benjamin Avenue, The Ottawa Seventh Day Adventist Church, from 19:00 – 21:00 on Saturday, February 8, 2014. If you were…
Citizenship & Immigration Canada celebrates Black History Month
Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenny and several dignitaries were on hand to celebrate the 2014 Black History Month on Thursday 6 February at the Canadian War Museum. The event also also…