Bernadette Clement is new Cornwall mayor
Bernadette Clement is first Black and female mayor of Cornwall October 22, 2018 Mayor-elect Bernadette Clement smiles as she enters the Cornwall Civic Complex after winning with nearly 54…
Nduka Otiono receives Teaching Excellence award
Tuesday4 September Carleton University’s Nduka Otiono receives a Raving Ravens Teaching Excellence Recognition Carleton University’s professor of African Studies, Dr. Nduka Otiono, has received a Raving Ravens teaching excellence recognition in the form of a lapel…
Denise Siele launches parliament nomination campaign
Wednesday 15 August One of Ottawa’s best known community leaders, Denise Siele is bidding for a seat in Canada’s parliament. The first step was the launch of her party’s…
Honouring our 2018 graduates
Mia Weekes. Congratulations Mia Weekes ! We a very proud of you and on to the next chapter! @ Immaculata High School Suzette Small-Weekes (mom) ****************************************************************************************** Natasha Ozioma Onyeaju …
June Girvan receives City Builder award
Wednesday 27 June Ottawa’s leading community leader, activist and philanthropist June Girvan received yet another accolade today when she was conferred with the Ottawa City Builder award by Mayor Jim…
Black History Ottawa & YLAC host Smart Start Youth summit
Lessons in Allyship: Black History Ottawa and YLAC’s successful SMART START summit 12 & 13 May by Ililli Ahmed Established in 2016, the Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC) was…
Community Builder award for Natalie Domey
Saturday 7 April, 2018 Natalie Domey is a young woman whose name always brings a smile to the faces of those who know her. Recipient of the 2018 Ontario Leading…
Anti-Black Racism Town Hall meeting
Officials and community leaders assess how the city is tackling anti-Black racism Wednesday 21 March Council chambers at Ottawa’s City Hall was packed to the rafters at a…
Newcomer Information Centre celebrates Black women
Newcomer Information Centre hosts Black History Month celebration of Black women Saturday 17 February Ottawa’s Newcomer Information Centre celebrated the 2018 Black History Month with the theme: Celebrating Black women’s achievements…
Double honours for student leader Ililli Ahmed
Saturday 27 January Ottawa’s Colonel By Secondary School has a habit of producing a crop of outstanding Black student leaders. This year was no exception as one of their students, …