Category: People making a difference

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Tuesday 9 July 2024 Big round of applause for the 2024 recipient of the Oladapo Agoro award for Peace from Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School, Oriana Mesfin! Oriana, congratulations…

Saturday 20 July 2024 Over 400 friends and family were ate the Walter Baker arena in Barrhaven to pay homage to Obasola Fasoyinu as she celebrated her 70th birthday. With…

Ottawa U honours Eric Agyemang with Community Service award Monday 3 June 2024 Focused on social impact, alumnus gives best of himself Deeply committed to creating meaningful social change, Eric…