Rosemary Sadlier receives Human Rights Lifetime Achievement award
Monday 21 October 2024 Announcing the recipients of the OHRC’s 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards TORONTO — The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Daniel…
Ottawa Park named after Hebert and Estelle Brown
Wednesday 4 September 2024 Stéphanie Plante – Rideau Vanier 34m · The Herbert and Estelle Brown park is official! I am excited to work with Black History Ottawa to recognize these…
Stachen Lett-Fredrick appointed CEO Toronto’s Big Brothers Big Sisters
Former Ottawa community leader heads Toronto’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Thursday 19 September 2024 Former Ottawa resident Stachen Naomi Lett-Fredrick has again attained new heights in her illustrious career, as…
Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu wins prestigious McCurdy Award
Tuesday 10 September 2024 Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu wins inaugural Dr. Howard D. McCurdy Award for Outstanding Service to Canadian Black Scientists Source: Amherstburg Freedom Museum Recently, the Canadian Black Scientists…
Rev Anthony Bailey’s final Sunday service features Imani Gospel Choir
Saturday 23 September 2024 by Sarah Onyango Since I won’t be in town for Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey‘s last sermon before his retirement, I thought I’d head to Parkdale United…
Given Messam-Harris and Lladaneyah Gayle receive Lt Governors’ Legacy awards
Monday 16 September 2024 Fourteen exceptional Ontarians Celebrated at Annual Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards ceremony Two remarkable young Black Canadians, Given Messam-Harris and Lladaneyah Gayle were among those that received…
Flo’s Seniors honours outstanding community leaders
Sunday 25 August 2024 Over two hundred guests were in attendance at the Blu Legacy Convention Centre on N Bowesville Road as three outstanding community leaders and advocates were honoured…
Newlife Project celebrates 10th Anniversary
Saturday 24 August 2024 Founder Brenda Williams leads Newlife Project Inc. 10th Anniversary celebration by Olivia Barrett The themes of capacity building, innovation and empowerment were front and centre throughout…
Makanjuola appointed VP Finance St. Mary’s University
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, appoints Ayo Makanjuola as Vice-President, Finance and Administration Tuesday 16 July 2024 Saint Mary’s University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayo Makanjuola as Vice-President,…
2024 Welcoming Ottawa Week Ambassadors celebrated
By Sarah Onyango Monday 7 June 2024 What an amazing start to my week it was to celebrate our 2024 Welcoming Ottawa Week Ambassadors this morning! It was truly inspiring…