First black female mayor honoured
Daurene Lewis was elected mayor of the Nova Scotia town in 1984 and was honoured posthumously Sunday CBC News · September 9 Lewis’ nephew Peter Nkansah, sharing a moment with…
Wall of Inspiration honours Black community leaders
Friday 14 September 2018 Six Black community leaders were among the 32 Community Builder award winners honoured on Friday, as hundreds of people from across Ottawa gathered at City Hall, for…
Rev. Egbue celebrates 25 years of priesthood
by Emma Ukwu 24 September, 2018 The atmosphere was ripe for the anniversary celebration of Fr. Titus;… his 25th priestly ordination. This took place yesterday at his parish,…
Jean Augustine honoured With Nelson Mandela award
Dr. Jean Augustine — who has received five honourary doctorates: from the University of Toronto, McGill University, Guelph University, York University and Trent University — delivers her acceptance speech,…
Nova Scotia street named after Viola Desmond
Part of New Glasgow street named after Viola Desmond “It’s because of her that a lot of things did happen,” says former town councillor Francis Dorrington Sherri…
Bob Dawson: Willie O’Ree for Hockey Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Bound: O’Ree Finally Gets His Recognition Willie O’Ree. Photo courtesy Sonahrsports.com by Bob Dawson, Boxscore: OTTAWA, Ontario- June 29, 2018 – As Martin Luther…
Chimamanda Adichie wins Pinter Prize
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is ‘worthy winner’ of PEN Pinter literary prize Image caption: Adichie’s novels include the Orange Prize-winning Half of a Yellow Sun Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has…
Carl Nicholson awarded honorary degree
Iconic community leader Carl Nicholson awarded honorary degree by Algonquin College Tuesday 19 June Executive Director of the Catholic Centre for Immigration was on Tuesday awarded an honorary degree from…
Gwen Madiba receives University Award
University of Ottawa Alumni Association Awards of Excellence recognize exceptional talent Source: Gwen Madiba (Facebook) 3 May by Sarah Onyango Last night, at my Alma Mater, I had the pleasure…
BBPA Harry Jerome Awards held in Toronto
Saturday, April 28 by Sarah Onyango On Saturday, April 28, 2018, hundreds of guests gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre to honour Black Canada’s best and brightest at the 36th…