Althea Basudde: Mothers’ Day tribute
Mother said “ I love you “ By Maya Basudde Mother said “I love you” in many different ways, making sure to show it through her actions and not only...
Black History Month Gala makes history of its own
PATRICK LANGSTON More from Patrick Langston Published on: March 20, 2016 | Last Updated: March 20, 2016 4:51 PM EDT Naomi Campbell makes her way through the VIP reception at...
“Tribute to reggae legends” jam wows Ottawa fans
by Sarah Onyango On a very chilly February 13, 2016, reggae fans crowded into the Ritual Night Club to reminisce and dance the night away at the TD-sponsored concert “Tribute...
“Black Words Matter” celebrates Black literary achievement
by Sarah Onyango On February 23, 2016, The National Reading Campaign in partnership with TD Bank presented an event entitled “Black Words Matter: Celebrating Black Literary Achievement”, at the National...
Christ Church Cathedral hosts “Duelling Pianos” musical evening
by Sarah Onyango On Sunday, February 28, 2016, Christ Church Cathedral hosted “Duelling Pianos”, a TD-sponsored concert featuring award-winning Toronto musicians Eddie and Quincy Bullen. Grenadian-born Juno award winner Eddie Bullen...
Research, Repression, and Freedom: A conversation with David Austin
by Sarah Onyango On February 2, 2016, at Carleton University, the Institute of African Studies and History Watch Project presented a Black History Month event entitled: Research, Repression, and Freedom: A...
Kika Otiono: Dear Black Girl
Dear Black Girl You are not what is fed to you by your history books, Nor the misogynistic mannequin manifested by modern rap manifestos— Black girl, you are the paragon...
Annette Ejioffor: The Ripple Effects Of The La Loche Shooting
By Annette Ejiofor, Associate Editor Canada has yet to erase the grim memory of January 22, 2016, when an unnamed 17-year-old boy, shot and killed four, injuring seven, at the...
Somali community hosts annual “Awakening” conference
by Sharmaarke Abdullahi OTTAWA – On Saturday, January 30th, over 300 youth, young professional’s parents, and community partners participated in the 5th annual Awakening: Reviving the Spirit of Somali Youth...
George Elliot Clarke appointed Parliamentary Poet Laureate
CURRENT POET LAUREATE George Elliott Clarke, Parliamentary Poet Laureate 2016-2017 On January 5, 2016, the Speaker of the Senate, the Hon. George J. Furey, and the Speaker of the...