Michelle Obama wows Ottawa
JOANNE LAUCIUS October 11, 2019 Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama famously said at the 2016 Democratic convention: “When they go low, we go high.” Almost at the very end…
Ethiopian Prime Minister wins Nobel Prize
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with bitter foe Eritrea. He was awarded the prize for his…
Community Builder awards for Kelly and Yomi Pratt
Wednesday 23 October 2019 The City of Ottawa honoured iconic community leaders Yomi and Kelly Pratt with the city’s prestigious Community Builder awards. The awards were presented by Mayor Jim…
Scientist Eugenia Duodu
Eugenia Duodu fought gender and racial stereotypes to pursue her chosen field When Eugenia Duodu was 16, she learned a valuable lesson: ignore the naysayers and follow your dream. The…
Salmon: Bar Association President
Vivene Salmon is the Canadian Bar Association first Black President News September 5, 2019 Just a decade after graduating from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, Vivene Salmon has…
Newcomer doctor saves bus-passenger
Yamah Gboluma was on her way to a job interview when she heard a woman screaming for help Sandra Abma · CBC News · Sep 10, 2019 Yamah Gboluma was riding a crowded OC Transpo bus…
Bishop McEwan celebrates 50th anniversary
Saturday, 21 September 2019 One of Ottawa’s best known religious leaders, Bishop Rudolph McEwan Sr. celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ministry in Ottawa, at a gala organized by New…
Manitoba elects 3 Black MLA’s
Trio of black MLAs make history by winning seats in Manitoba Legislature Dana Hatherly · Sep 10, 2019 Until Tuesday’s vote, no black person had ever been elected to the Manitoba Legislature in…
Gala honours Yasir Naqvi and Unita Louis
Saturday 24 August 2019 Two icons of Ottawa’s multicultural community were honoured last Saturday at a gala organised and hosted by Flo’s Seniors, under the leadership of our own indefatigable…
Kanu is Chief Financial Officer
‘I can do that too’: Vanessa Kanu on her role at Mitel BY: DavidSali Source: Ottawa Business Journal Vanessa Kanu distinctly recalls feeling “nervous” about leaving her job as a…