Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu wins prestigious McCurdy Award
Tuesday 10 September 2024 Dr. Kannin Osei-Tutu wins inaugural Dr. Howard D. McCurdy Award for Outstanding Service to Canadian Black Scientists Source: Amherstburg Freedom Museum Recently, the Canadian Black Scientists…
“Inviting the Conflict” exhibition attracts art lovers
by Sarah Onynago Thursday 5 September 2024 On Thursday, September 5th I joined a large group of art lovers at the Ottawa Art Gallery for the launch of the “Inviting…
Councillor Rawlson King’s newsletter 27 September 2024
Friday 27 September 2024 A Message from Councillor King The City’s new three-item garbage limit starts on Monday, September 30. The limit applies to residents who receive curbside waste collection, including those…
Ottawa Public Health: Cooking For One or Two
Cooking for one or two by Samar Milan, RD, MPH, Public Health Nutritionist Cooking at home offers many benefits – from saving money and choosing healthy ingredients to preparing nutritious…
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…