Bromley Armstrong, Canadian civil rights leader
Remembering Bromley Armstrong, Canadian civil rights leader who ‘wasn’t afraid to rock the boat’ Armstrong’s activism helped carve a path for human rights legislation and police reform in Ontario CBC…
In memory of Collins Obiagboso
Wednesday 15 August 2018 The Nigerian community in Ottawa was once thrown into turmoil with the news of the sudden death of 18 year old Collins Obiagboso. His body…
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80 Image copyrightAFP Kofi Annan, the only black African to become UN secretary-general, has died. The 80-year-old “passed away peacefully…
Hockey world rocked by Ray Emery drowning
Tributes pour in for former NHL goalie Don Brennan Sunday July 15 Photo credit: Blair Gable Ottawa Sun The hockey world reacted to the sudden passing of Ray Emery with…
In memory of Nosa Ogbebor
Remembering Nosakhare Ogbebor 1979-2018 Friday 20 July The Nigerian community in Ottawa was in turmoil as they struggled with the news of the sudden death of one of…
In memory of Epah Francis Fonkeng
Epah Francis Fonkeng 29 January, 1953 – 6 May, 2018 Obituary Born 01/29/1953 in Njungo (Cameroon) Died 05/06/2018 in Ottawa (Canada) Peacefully on Sunday May 6th in Ottawa, Ontario,…
Obituary: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, revolutionary
1936-2018 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: revolutionary who kept the spirit of resistance alive April 3, 2018 Author Shireen Hassim Professor of Political Studies, WiSER, University of the Witwatersrand Disclosure statement Shireen Hassim receives funding…
Marina Margaret NCWANA (née Kunene)
NCWANA, Marina Margaret (née Kunene) On Saturday, April 14, 2018 Marina Margaret Ncwana, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and grandaunt, passed away rather suddenly at the age of 83. Born…
Former MP Howard McCurdy
Renowned Windsor civil rights activist and former MP Howard McCurdy dies Howard Douglas McCurdy Jr., a storied civil rights activist for Windsor and Canada, and a “true example of Black…
Professor Calestous Juma
The human element: Remembering Calestous Juma Harvard Kennedy School Professor Calestous Juma, 64, is remembered for his contributions — both local and global. File photo by Martha…