Educational, health and civic forums, seminars and workshops
“Black Words Matter” celebrates Black literary achievement
by Sarah Onyango On February 23, 2016, The National Reading Campaign in partnership with TD Bank presented an event entitled “Black Words Matter: Celebrating Black Literary Achievement”, at the National...
Research, Repression, and Freedom: A conversation with David Austin
by Sarah Onyango On February 2, 2016, at Carleton University, the Institute of African Studies and History Watch Project presented a Black History Month event entitled: Research, Repression, and Freedom: A...
Somali community hosts annual “Awakening” conference
by Sharmaarke Abdullahi OTTAWA – On Saturday, January 30th, over 300 youth, young professional’s parents, and community partners participated in the 5th annual Awakening: Reviving the Spirit of Somali Youth...
Workshop on African entrepreneurship, Innovation, Philanthropy and economic development
The Courtyard by Marrriott hotel on Dalhousie Street brought together diplomats, academics and business innovators as the the Global Economic Institute Africa held an inspiring workshop entitled: entrepreneurship, Innovation, Philanthropy...
Network of Black Business and Professional Women hosts panel on women in politics
by Sarah Onyango Sunday 27 September, 2015 Last Sunday, the Network of Black Business & Professional Women held an event entitled: “Tea & Talk: Black Women in the Political...
Black Votes Matter – Ottawa plans ahead
by Annette Ejiofor The Black Canadian community is an essential sector to our city and yet are still widely, and exceedingly, marginalized and oppressed. The Black Canadian community brings vibrance,...
Stephen Lewis Foundation “Ask Her Talks” at Carleton University
by Annette Ejiofor On the 28th of May 2015, at the Kailash Mital Theatre at Carleton University, Ottawa was graced with the presence of powerful, dignified, innovative, inspirational, and intelligent...
Rapport spécial: Gérer son argent pendant la retraite
Gérer son argent pendant la retraite. Un projet appuyé, en partie, par le programme Nouveaux Horizons pour les aînés du Gouvernement du Canada En 2014, Black History Ottawa (BHO) a reçu...
Special report: Managing Your Money through the Golden Years
Managing Your Money through the Golden Years: A project supported in part by the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program. In 2014 Black History Ottawa (BHO) received funding from...
Health and Wellness seminar focuses on financial and estate management for seniors
Saturday 11 April, 2015 Eight black community organisations teamed together to plan a health and wellness seminar geared towards older adults and other vulnerable members of Ottawa’s diverse communities....