Congo Yetu Initiative holds movie premiere
On March 25th, the NGO Congo Yetu Initiative held a screening and panel discussion at the Ottawa Public Library downtown branch on the recently released documentary entitled “The Greatest Silence: Rape in…
Christ Chapel Bible Church celebrates Black History Month
On Friday 14 February, members of the Christ’s Chapel Bible Church, gathered at their St. Laurent Blvd. location in a service of songs and praise in honour of Black History…
Ewart Walters launches new book
Former publisher and editor of Spectrum newspaper, Ewart Walters reached another milestone in his illustrious career with the launching of his book: We Come From Jamaica: The National Movement 1937-1962. This…
Heritage Day commemorates Canada’s founding fathers
Heritage Day is a nationwide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved with stewardship and advocacy groups, and to visit museums, archives, and places…
Ghana community celebrates national day in Ottawa
The Ghana community in the national capital region celebrated the 57th anniversary of their independence on March 8, 2014. Ghana became an independent nation in 1957, with their iconic first…
Trade union pioneer Cal Best commemorated by Workers’ History Museum
On Tuesday February 25, at the Ottawa Public Library main branch on Metcalfe Street, the Workers’ History Museum hosted a Black History Month celebration of the legacy of trade union activist and pioneer Cal Best….
Ketcia Peters wins Prix du RAF award
Each year since 2006, the French organization based in Ottawa, Regroupement Affaires Femmes (RAF) recognizes the outstanding contributions of Black Francophone or Francophile women in the National capital region. This year,…
University Of Ottawa honours Mandela’s grandson at Black History Month gala
Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Zondwa Mandela, 31, was the guest of honour on Friday 28 February during the University of Ottawa’s fifth annual Black History Month gala held at Tabaret Hall. Zondwa…
“Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” a perennial Black History Month favourite
On Sunday, February 9, Black History Ottawa, in collaboration with Under The Mango tree, held its 12th annual “Children’s Stories in the Diaspora” event at the Ottawa Public Library, Nepean…
Speaking Black Hockey: Anthony Bansfield leads Black History Month tribute
Presented on February 22, 2014 and organised by the Black Law Students Association of the University of Ottawa, and RevWord Productions, with the support of TD Presents Then and Now Black History…