High Incidence Of Prostate cancer among Ontario Black men – Study
Wednesday 16 August 2023 New Study Reveals High Incidence Of Prostate Cancer Among Caribbean And West African Men In Ontario Editor: This report was first published on Pride News on…
Helen Ofosu: Re-inventing yourself after being laid off
Saturday 1 July 2023 by Dr. Helen Ofosu Being laid off from your job has to be one of the most traumatizing experience in a person’s work life. In recent…
JAM Day 2023 celebrated in Ottawa
by Ruth Aman Saturday 12 August 2023 The annual JamDay Festival, hosted by the Jamaican Ottawa Community Association this past Saturday, August 12th, featured the sounds of reggae tunes and…
Mante Molepo: Black women face multiple barriers
Monday 3 July 2023 While this is a great graphic for depicting the different obstacles that #BlackWomen face in society, including when they seek #boardroom and senior #leadership positions, the…
Remembering Clarence “Gus” Este
Wednesday 16 August 2023 Editor: This report was first posted on Barrhaven Independent (https://barrhavenindependent.ca/) on August 13, 2023 Barrhaven lost a true icon last week. Clarence “Gus” Este passed away…
Black Parliamentarians host reception at Parliament Hill
Friday 11 August 2023 by Sarah Onyango Many many thanks to the organizers of last night’s Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians‘ reception that took place on Parliament Hill. It was…
Rev Daniel Joseph: Let God Fight for You
Let God Fight for You by Rev Daniel Joseph Prayer: Father Lord, we give You all the glory for being our Lord, our God, and our salvation. Thank You…
Yemane Abede appointed Program Manager OCISO
Friday 4 August 2023 Eriterian-born Yemane Abede has been appointed Program Manager of the Settlement and Integration department of the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organisation (OCISO). A a statement from…
Ketcia Peters: Climate Crisis, Equality, and You
In This Together: Climate Crisis, Equality, and You By Ketcia Peters Thursday 24 August 2023 As an advocate for racial equality and a leader within the black community, I’m deeply…
Rhythm & Culture Fest wows Ottawa fans
by Ruth Aman Sunday 13 August 2023 Locals had a jam-packed weekend as the Rhythm and Culture Fest came back around at Clarke Fields Park from Saturday August 12 –…