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…
Inspector Isobel Granger feted in gala
Friday 18 May Ottawa’s favourite police officer Isobel Granger was feted by some 200 friends and colleagues at a sold-out gala last Friday at the Centurion Centre on Collonade Road….
Mothers’ Day tribute: Huldah Solomon
Ode to My Mommy, Huldah Solomon by Resa Solomon-St. Lewis B.Sc. (Nursing), Bachelor of Education, Masters (Education) Wife (Dr. Andrew Solomon) Mom: (Resa, Tracey, Jean-Marc) Born: Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. Resides: …
Mandela award for MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes
FEB 7 Liberal MP humbled by award named after Mandela February 8, 2018 As a 15-year-old watching Nelson Mandela being released in February 1990 after 27 years’…
Yasir Naqvi kicks off campaign in style
Dozens of supporters attend Ontario’s Attorney-General MPP Yasir Naqvi’s election campaign launch Saturday 14 April Over fifty supporters and fans were at 2144 Wellington Street for launch of popular MPP…
Maya Basudde named CBC Trailblazer
CBC Ottawa Trailblazer Maya Basudde is a spoken word artist and founder of the poetry showcase Tell ‘Em Girl, which helps women of all ages find their voice and…
Abdulqafar Abdullahi, Senior Macro-Fiscal Economist, World Bank Group
Abdulqafar Abdullahi, Senior Macro-Fiscal Economist, World Bank Group, Master of Arts, Economics (‘00) Born and raised in Somalia, Abdulqafar Abdullahi’s life path was interesting, often exciting, but not always easy….
Denise Dwyer: Woman of Distinction honour
Denise Dwyer: YWCA Woman of Distinction honour for outstanding lawyer and mentor April 8, 2017 At an age when she should have been hanging out with friends having some…
Stachen Frederick wins Woman of Worth award
Frontlines executive director Stachen Frederick bestowed 10K Woman of Worth award Public can vote another 10K FEB 28, 2018 BY LISA RAINFORD TORONTO.COM Stachen Frederick, executive director of…