International Pastors’ and Leaders’ forum hosted by River Jordan Ministries
Saturday 28 October About forty ministers and lay religious leaders from various Christian denominations were at the River Jordan Ministries on Bentley Road for a breakfast Information session…
Shana Seifert: The Answers are in Your Roots
by Shana Seifert When I see a black girl or woman walking down the street flaunting her natural hair, I try to give her a shout out. I Love seeing it,…
Congress Of Black Women Of Canada: Empowering Women In Durham Region
The President of the CBWC Ajax-Pickering chapter, Mariska Thomas (second from right) seen with Shaheen Butt (left), Pickering Councillor Ward 3; Ontario Education Minister, Mitzie Hunter (second from left); Joe…
Jean Augustine’s birthday celebration boosts Chair at York University
SEP 23 September 23, 2017 The Jean Augustine Chair at York University has received a financial boost from proceeds accrued from the trailblazer’s recent 80th birthday celebration that attracted nearly 650…
Ililli Ahmed: How to tell if you’re the token black friend
by Ililli Ahmed Although this article focuses on tokenization from a black person’s perspective, the reality is that every minority, at one point or another, will be tokenized. You…
Community Dialogue on Equity addresses barriers to employment and access to services
Thursday, 21 September Over fifty community leaders, service providers, government and non-government organisations, gathered at the YM-YWCA on Argyle Ave on Thursday, to take part in a workshop with the…
Health seminar sheds light on opioid abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention
Members of the African & Caribbean Health Network of Ottawa: Chris, Zhaida, Ayan, Abel, Haoua and Cory Photo copyright…
Shana Seifert: The Answers are in Your Roots
by Shana Seifert I have always been fascinated by natural black hair. I think it’s amazing how different the textures can be on one head and even more…
MacAndrew Clarke: Genesis
Genesis by MacAndrew Clarke Perhaps I could begin, with how I used the pen/ or where these poems been, and why I kept them in/ what Lauryn Hill…
Visual artist Kosisochukwu holds photo exhibition
Self-portrait: Kosi Photo copyright Black Ottawa Scene Thursday 14 September Tucked away in a leafy neighbourhood in the Glebe is Studio Sixty-Six, an oasis for upcoming artists to showcase…