Nigerian Association elects new executive
Sunday 17 June The Jack Purcell Community Centre off Elgin Street was jam packed with close to 400 Nigerians as they gathered to elect the new executive committee for…
Carl Nicholson awarded honorary degree
Iconic community leader Carl Nicholson awarded honorary degree by Algonquin College Tuesday 19 June Executive Director of the Catholic Centre for Immigration was on Tuesday awarded an honorary degree from…
Six Black candidates elected in Ontario
Thursday 7 June The tsunami that marked the election of the Conservative Party, led by political maverick, Doug Ford, also saw the election of six Black candidates at the June…
Bob Dawson: Diversity in hockey
Hockey’s Evolution Through the Lens of Diversity by Bob Dawson Contrary to popular belief, hockey wasn’t invented, but rather evolved and grew slowly in popularity over time. Hence, pinpointing…
Municipal candidates Meet & Greet
Photo credit: Black Ottawa Business Network Tuesday 12 June One Resource Recruitment on Besserer Street was the scene of the very first “Meet and Greet” event introducing Black…
Meiz Majdoub: Long-term care – Get protected
Long-term care: People are living longer. Are you protected? by Meiz Majdoub In our continuing of different insurance products, we have for the month of June, Long Term Care Insurance. Long-term…
Gwen Madiba receives University Award
University of Ottawa Alumni Association Awards of Excellence recognize exceptional talent Source: Gwen Madiba (Facebook) 3 May by Sarah Onyango Last night, at my Alma Mater, I had the pleasure…
BBPA Harry Jerome Awards held in Toronto
Saturday, April 28 by Sarah Onyango On Saturday, April 28, 2018, hundreds of guests gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre to honour Black Canada’s best and brightest at the 36th…
NIC celebrates Multiculturalism Day
Tuesday 26 June The Newcomer Information Centre on Argyle Avenue was the scene of an intimate celebration of their annual Multiculturalism Day. An audience made up mostly of staff and…
New Democratic Party candidates
Nikki Clarke: NDP Missisauga – Malton Nikki Clarke is a media personality and educator who has served as President of the Ontario Black History Society since 2015 She is…