History of Black hockey showcased by Black History Ottawa
12. 15 & 16 December 2017 Black History Ottawa (BHO) made its own history in December when it organised and hosted three events commemorating the contribution of people of…
Tonight-for-Tanzania 2017 fund-raiser supports children’s education
Saturday 4 November Some one hundred people were at the Chinese Alliance Church hall on Eccles Street to support the annual fund-raiser to fund scholarships for vulnerable children in Tanzania. …
St. Lucians celebrate Jounen Kweyol in style
Saturday 21 October Among all the Black community leaders in the national capital, Toni Francis, President of the St. Lucia Ottawa Community Association, stands out, for her dedication to the…
Grand opening for Cultural Arts Studio of Afro-Caribbean Dance
Saturday 9 September All roads in Ottawa appeared to lead to lead to 40 Colonnade Road last Saturday as just about everybody who was anybody headed for…
Adeola Olubamiji – Former street pepper seller earns Ph. D in Biomedical Engineering
Nigerian Becomes First Black Woman To Bag A Ph.D In Biomedical Engineering From A Canadian Varsity June 8, 2017 Nigeria’s Adeola Olubamiji becomes the First Black Woman to bag a…
Celebrating the life of Joy Nwadinafor Ifedi
30 October 1950 – 1 June, 2017 With heavy hearts, the Ifedi announces the passing to glory of our wife, mother, and grandmother, Joy Nwadinafor Ifedi, on Thursday June 1,…
Thora H. Espinet named 2017 recipient of Lincoln Alexander award.
TORONTO, May 23, 2017, Members of Ontario’s legal profession will be recognized for their exceptional career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony on May 24, 2017,…
Mothers’ Day Tribute: Shoon Omar
by Omar Mahmoud Dear Mama, You have always been my shining light and life guide, You are the epitome of strength and good will for you Have touched so…
Retired firefighter Greg Birtch launches Pro-Abdi wristbands campaign
Proceeds will go the family of Abdirahman Abdi, who died following a confrontation with Ottawa police By Amanda Pfeffer, CBC News Mar 30, 2017 Retired firefighter Greg Birtch decided to order…
Celebrating the life of Lucya Spencer
Photo copyright: Black Ottawa Scene Lucya’s Story Ottawa’s Black community lost a highly respected community leader and advocate, with the passing of Lucya Spencer on Wednesday, 15 February, after a…