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…
Colonel By Secondary School celebrates Black History Month in style
Wednesday 10 February, 2016 Teacher Crystal-Lee Savage was in her element as mentor and motivator, as she once again guided the students at Colonel By Secondary School to a rapturous…
Grammys: Benin’s Angelique Kidjo wins world music album
Angelique Kidjo said that Africa was on the rise Benin’s Angelique Kidjo has won the best world music album of the year at this year’s Grammys in Los Angeles. The…
Michael Coteau to head Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate
16 February 2016 Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced that Ontario will establish an Anti-Racism Directorate to address racism in all its forms — including individual, systemic and cultural. Michael Coteau will…
Yvette Yende-Ashiri honorée par l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa
par Sarah Onyango Le 25 février 2016, lors de son 16e gala annuel, au Musée de l’aviation, l’Association des communautés francophones d’Ottawa (ACFO) a remis les six Lauriers et…
Canadian Heritage Minister hosts 20th anniversary of Black History Month
Wednesday 3 February Over a hundred people gathered at the Canadian Museum of Nature on McLeod Street to participate in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Black History Month,…
Jean Séjour Constant : Tribute to a great father and a role model
By Jocelyn Constant Ninety-two years and eight months and yet the family is filled with sorrow and sadness when the most esteemed and irreplaceable father and friend’s journey has ended this past…
Sierra Leone Community Association, Ottawa
by Monty Domingo The Sierra Leone Community Association, Ottawa-Ontario was established in 2007 and has been a registered Not- for- Profit organization since November 2013. The main aims and objectives…
Kika Otiono: #OscarsSoWhite: Rewarding Black Excellence
#OscarsSoWhite: Rewarding Black Excellence The follies of generations past should not rest upon the shoulders of innocent individuals. With the abolition of slavery hundreds of years ago in North America,…
Vandalism at Parkdale United Church investigated as hate crime
Rev. Anthony Bailey is shown in front of Parkdale United Church on Monday Jan 18, 2016. Anthony’s church was targeted with racist graffiti over weekend. Tony Caldwell/Ottawa Sun Police say…