In conversation with Nneka Bowen
Ms Nneka Bowen Vice President RBC Royal Bank Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for...
Book review: Behind the Darkest Hours – Where Hope Lies
Behind the Darkest Hours – Where Hope Lies Behind the Darkest Hours – Where Hope Lies is a true and compelling story that offers encouragement, strength and faith for victims...
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser
Jamaican Self-Help Easter Songs Fund-raiser by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, March 22, 2015, Jamaican Self-Help partnered with Trinity Anglican Church to hold a fundraising concert presented under the patronage of...
Soccer star Drogba uses $5 million of own money to build hospitals in Ivory Coast
In this day and age, there are only a handful of stories where you hear of athletes doing well. Either those stories aren’t publicized or they just aren’t happening. But...
Global Community gala marks grand finale for Black History Month
Saturday 28 February The Sheraton Hotel on Albert Street was a beehive of activity as guests from Ottawa’s diverse communities mingled with VIP’s at the 6th annual Global community Alliance...
Singer Pierre Kwenders wows fans at the National Arts Centre
By: Annette Ejiofor Pierre Kwenders was in Ottawa on February 12th, 2015, at the National Arts Centre, and it was an electrifying experience. Born October 31,1985 in the Congo, Kwenders...
YMCA-YWCA celebrates Black History Month in style
Thursday 26 February 2015 The Ottawa YMCA-YWCA capped off a month of Black History Month celebrations with a closing ceremony at their downtown location on Argyle Street. Easily the highlight...
Nigerian Panorama showcases country’s history and culture
Saturday 21 February 2015 About thirty hardy souls who braved Ottawa’s frigid icy winter storm and made their way to the Ottawa Public Library on Metcalfe Street, were the recipients...
Michael Uchelimafor Iwebuka: Travails of an African immigrant
Travails of an African immigrant A certain chief arrived in his new country with lofty ideas and zeal to work hard and make a mark in society as well as...
Tika Rochell: Movie review : Selma
Lessons from Selma *Spoiler Alert* The movie ‘Selma’ which was released in January, is a movie based on the voting right marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. and...