TD Bank hosts Black History Month reception
TD Bank continued its support of Black History Month by hosting a reception at the National Arts Centre on 31 January to mark the beginning of Black History Month, an…
Dr. Galal Ali
Dr. Galal Ali is a Sudanese-born Canadian, who is currently working with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada as a Senior Project Manager. Galal maintains 2 domains…
Team Awakening addresses mental illness in Somali community
Saturday 11 January marked an important milestone in the journey started by a group of Somali professionals in Ottawa, dedicated to addressing important issues affecting their community. Team Awakening consisting…
Lilly Obina
Lilly Obina is currently a Project Manager with Ross, a global IT/Engineering company known for the designing, manufacturing, support and sales of a wide range of innovative products. She obtained…
Awad Ibrahim: When the Black Body is Made Black: Rethinking the Nuances of Blackness
Awad Ibrahim is a Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. He is a Curriculum Theorist with special interest in cultural studies, Hip-Hop, youth and Black popular culture, social…
Jamaican Association honours its volunteers
JOCA Volunteer appreciation On January 18, 2014, The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association paid tribute to their 2013 volunteers. President Joanne Robinson, thanked the members for coming and expressed the gratitude…
Film-maker Henry Eruotor brings Nollywood to Ottawa
Henry Eruotor is a Nigerian filmmaker based in Ottawa, Canada. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Delta State University, majoring in film production. His first film…
Somerset West Community Health Centre and River Jordan Ministries host AIDS Awareness Week
Saturday 30 November 2013 marked an important milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ottawa. In partnership with the River Jordan Ministries, Somerset West Community Health Centre held an evening…
Marie-Edith St. Vil
Profile: Marie-Edith St.Vil Marie-Edith St. Vil is well known in Ottawa’s Black community. The Haitian-born Communications Officer with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, somehow finds time from her very busy schedule to…
Network of Black Business and Professional Women Annual Xmas Cocktail evening
On Sunday, 8 December, 2013, the Network of Black Business and Professional Women kicked off the festive season by hosting its third annual Christmas Cocktail Evening. The event, which featured…