Adeola Onafuwa: How USoup is promoting the growth of Ottawa’s African businesses
by Adeola Onafuwa Written by Adeola Onafuwa Resourcefulness, brilliance, and togetherness are some of the attributes making the nucleus of the African diaspora. However, for all its promises, it often appears that…
Dr. Helen Ofosu:To Be Or Not To Be …Without A Degree…That Is The Question
by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Sep 23, 2017 | Finding work in an ‘academic’ world…to what degree do you need a degree? Recently I met a client who said to me, “I’m 31 years…
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: The Good Word-The Power of Forgiveness
by Bishop Jacob Afolabi The Power of Forgiveness Forgiveness is divine and very rewarding. One of the most important virtues in all relationships is the ability to forgive. Unfortunately, many…
Former RedBlacks star, Henry Burris, receives the Key to the City
Henry Burris, former Redblacks quarterback, receives the Key to the City from Mayor Jim Watson Photo credit: Ottawa Start Henry Burris poses with his proud family Photo credit: Stefan Keyes…
Taste of Africa showcases African cuisines
Saturday 9 September Vincent Massey Park. Ayan Dua’leh is a young woman with a mission, to showcase Africa via the lens of the continent’s diverse ethnic foods. In fulfillment of…
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: The Good Word – The Raven and the Dove
The Raven and the Dove …. Genesis 8:6-12 by Bishop Jacob Afolabi Genesis 8:6 After forty days Noah opened a window Genesis 8:7 and sent out a raven. It did…
Damages awarded in racial profiling case
September 11, 2017|Written By Gabrielle Giroda Anthony Morgan says a recent ruling concerning racial profiling by police is important for a new generation of lawyers and community workers interested in the…
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Bullying, Bias, And Burnout. Why These 3 ‘B’s Could Be Derailing Your Career
Bullying, Bias, And Burnout. Why These 3 ‘B’s Could Be Derailing Your Career by Dr. Helen Ofosu Often the word derailment is associated with an accident, a slip off the track…
Ottawa’s Rita Carter finds ways to balance music and motherhood
Singer-songwriter Rita Carter. DARREN BROWN / POSTMEDIA Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen August 25, 2017 Rita Carter almost gave up playing music when she became pregnant. The life of a musician is no…
Denise O’Neil Green appointed Ryerson university’s first vice-president, equity and community inclusion.
New position created to provide strategic leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion April 27, 2017 Photo: In her new role, Denise O’Neil Green will continue to advance the values of…