Rev Anthony Bailey’s final Sunday service features Imani Gospel Choir
Saturday 23 September 2024 by Sarah Onyango Since I won’t be in town for Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey‘s last sermon before his retirement, I thought I’d head to Parkdale United…
South African Nadia Davids wins Caine Short Story prize
South African author, Nadia Davids wins Caine short story prize for ‘triumph of language’ Bridling Tuesday 17 September 2024 Source: The Guardian The South African author’s work was described as…
Boosting Immunity: Staying strong as we age
Wednesday 21 August 2024 As we get older, our immune system naturally undergoes changes that can make us more susceptible to infections and illnesses. However, there are plenty of proactive…
Kwaku Kusi-Appiah: Elitism and Alienation
Elitism and Alienation: The ‘Socialization’ Process in a Place May Lead to Alienation by Kwaku Kusi-Appiah Sunday 29 September 2024 —————————————— “Our education, the one we inherited from our colonial…
Fashion show hosted by Jesiwa B Fashions
Ottawa’s leading fashion designer showcases latest productions Sunday 25 August 2024 by Phyllis Dadson Bourne Last Sunday we, at Bourne Global Enterprises, through our Social Enterprise and Community Engagement arm,…
Given Messam-Harris and Lladaneyah Gayle receive Lt Governors’ Legacy awards
Monday 16 September 2024 Fourteen exceptional Ontarians Celebrated at Annual Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards ceremony Two remarkable young Black Canadians, Given Messam-Harris and Lladaneyah Gayle were among those that received…
4 tips for planning your retirement finances
Thursday 22 August 2024 (NC) The idea of retirement is nothing new, but how Canadians are approaching it is quickly and consistently changing. Longer life-expectancies paired with economic uncertainty have…
Kenya’s Rukia Bulle wins 2024 BBC Komla Dumor Award
“I hope this award inspires young girls like me, who wear the hijab,” says Rukia Bulle Source: BBC World News. Wednesday 14 August 2024 Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won…
‘Black tax’ – Should you stop sending money back home?
Saturday 31 August 2024 Danai Nesta Kupemba Source: BBC News “Sending money back home or to your extended family is such a common African practice that I absolutely hate,” said…
3 ways to help your grandchildren get ahead
(NC) Most grandparents will admit that being one is much easier than being a parent. You get the joy of meeting a new person and watching them grow and thrive,…