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…
Isobel Granger first Black female inspector
Ottawa’s first black female police inspector sees ‘a picture much bigger than myself’ AEDAN HELMER Published on: March 8, 2018 Isobel Granger is the first black woman to…
William Onyeaju wins Canadian Debate title
Osgoode Hall Law School team of William Onyeaju and Cole Bricker wins Canadian National Debate Championships Osgoode JD students William Onyeaju ’20 (left) and Cole Bricker ’18 pose with…
Myrtha Lapierre appointed to Order of Ontario
Myrtha Lapierre with the Order of Ontario Photo credit Sarah Onyango Retired Nursing Professor recognized for community leadership Retired nursing professor, Myrtha Lapierre has been…
Nadine Spencer Elected President
Nadine Spencer Elected President Of Black Business and Professional Association By Neil Armstrong PRIDE Contributing Writer TORONTO, Ontario, October 31, 2017 — The 34-year-old Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) has…
Award for Natasha Henry
Educator honoured for promoting Black Canadian history AUG 30 Educator honoured for promoting Black Canadian history NEWS August 30, 2017 There was a time when educator & historian : knew…
Awards for Ken Campbell and Joanne Robinson
Ken Campbell and Joanne Robinson honoured at Martin Luther King Jnr Day celebrations Monday 15 January About 100 Ottawa residents braved the bitterly cold minus 33 degree…
Desmond Cole wins 2017 PEN Canada/Ken Filkow Prize
By PEN Canada | December 14, 2017 Desmond Cole wins 2017 PEN Canada/Ken Filkow Prize for freedom of expression Desmond Cole has won the 2017 PEN Canada/Ken Filkow Prize. The $1,000 prize…