Trudeau announces extension of funding for Black-focussed initiatives
Supporting Black Canadians, now and into the future Wednesday 7 February 2024 Ottawa, Ontario Black Canadians have helped make Canada the country we love. From groundbreaking trailblazers in halls of…
Fubara Okujagu: Reflections on ACAO Black History Month gala
African Canadian Association of Ottawa’s 2024 Black History Month gala by Fubara Okujagu Saturday 10 February 2024 Despite my wife and I having lived in Ottawa, Ontario for over 9…
Jacquie Dixon elected to the Hockey Eastern Ontario Board of Directors
Friday 16 February 2024 A retired federal government worker of 33 years with the Canada Revenue Agency’s IT Department, Jacquie Dixon was elected to the Hockey Eastern Ontario Board of…
Black History Month Afro Caribbean Indoor Tennis Championship
Sunday 25 February 2024 Ottawa hosts Afro Caribbean Indoor Tennis Championship Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate After an action-packed, two-day tennis tournament that drew dozens of attendees, Team World was crowned…
Black History Month- Black Hockey History Appreciation Night
Wednesday 7 February 2024 by Ruth Aman Hundreds stormed the Canadian Tire Centre on the chilly evening of February 15, 2024 with great anticipation for the night’s game. Hockey enthusiasts…
African Day on the Hill celebrates Black History Month
African Day on the Hill Celebration by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 10 February 2024 With several cultural performances and speeches from community leaders, the African Canadian Association of Ottawa…
Kusi-Appiah: “I did not create Black History Month………..”
“I did not create Black History Month, your racist tendencies did: Of Multiculturalism and celebrating difference.” by Kwaku Kusi-Appiah Tuesday 20 February 2024 “I was raised in a racist environment….
Government of Canada celebrates 2024 Black History Month
Wednesday 7 February 2024 Canada Extends UN Decade for People of African Descent to 2028 @ Black History Celebration By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Participants at the 2024 Black History…
Black History Month panel: Acknowledge Your Past, Empower Your Future
Acknowledge Your Past, Empower Your Future – Panel discusses issues affecting Black community by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 17 February 2024 Encouraging youth to strive beyond what the low…
Justice Hugh Fraser, awarded Officer of the Order of Canada
Tuesday 20 February, 2024 OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.) and 43 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony…