YMCA Ottawa opens new employment centre in Orleans
Monday 9 December 2024 YMCA National Capital Region expands its employment services to Orleans By Tom Malaba The YMCA National Capital Region has opened an employment and newcomer center for…
Celebrating the life of Joy Osiagwu
Wednesday 13 November 2024 The family of the late Joy Osiagwu was joined by an over-spill 300 odd friends and colleagues at the service of songs held in her honour…
Rocsena Kidney Foundation gala highlights risk of kidney disease
Saturday 5 October 2024 Some 200 guests were at the at the Ottawa Conference Centre on Coventry Road for the gala hosted by the Rocena Kidney Foundation. In welcoming the…
Joyful memories at 102nd birthday celebration for Hubert Clement
Monday 2 September 2024 Celebrating my father’s 102nd birthday in Montreal by Senator Bernadette Clement My father, Hubert Clement, is the son of Joseph Clement of Trinidad, and Ada Thomas…
Society wedding for Tembeka and Olasunkanmi
Saturday 3 August 2024 Over two hundred guests were at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Ottawa to witness and celebrate the society wedding of Tembeka Pratt and Olasunkanmi Adebero. The…
Kenya Fithe, B.A. Psychology
My full name is Kenya Nefertiti Fithe My University is Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology, and a…
Ottawa U honours June Girvan
Monday 3 June 2024 Black History Ottawa President receives prestigious award from University of Ottawa Alumni Association 2024 Meritas-Tabaret Award – June Girvan (BEd ’85) June Girvan, O. Ont. is a leading…
Black seniors club host “meet and greet” social
Saturday 4 May 2024 Ottawa Golden Oldies Black Seniors’ Club hosts welcome social for members by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Some 40 members of the newly launched Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’…
DreamKEEPERS awards celebrate outstanding community leaders
Event honours individuals whose unwavering commitment to justice and human rights have transformed lives and inspired change. Thursday 4 April 2024 by Obasola Bamgbola On April 4th, 2024, the Room…
Fotorama : Opening ceremony Ottawa 2024 Black Film Festival
Friday 22 March 2024 Friday 22 March 2024 The 4th Ottawa Black Film Festival kicked off with a red-carpet opening ceremony at the Library and Archives Canada. followed by the…