Echoes of the Motherland — A Celebration of African Culture You Won’t Want to Miss!

 Prepare to be immersed in a cultural event like no other at Echoes of the Motherland. The Friday, March 15 event promises to be an unforgettable experience that will leave you spellbound. Echoes of the Motherland is an evening of African culture and heritage, the perfect way to wrap up

Crépu: Our DNA returns to the Canada Science and Technology Museum

 The Canada Science and Technology Museum is hosting one of Ottawa’s hottest events celebrating Black History Month: Crépu: Our DNA. For those unfamiliar with the word crépu, it’s a saying for wavy hair with very small curls. Crépu: Our DNA focuses on hair and its cultural impact and beauty. The

15 films to check out during Black History Month . . . or any time!

 Happy Black History Month! Do you remember? . . .  It was a year ago . . . I gave you a list of 13 films that you could watch during Black History Month. It’s ok if you don’t remember because here is my 2021 list, Black History Month film recommendations. Well,

Afro-Black Cultural and Media Centre opens and launches Black History Month Music Arts Festival

 ABOVE: Wise Atangana musician, poet, motivational speaker, and founder of the Afro-Black Cultural & Media Centre. PRESS RELEASE — The Afro-Black Cultural & Media Centre of the Ottawa-Gatineau region announced its opening this week, as well as the launch of the first-ever online Black History Month Music Arts festival. The

Celebrate Black history in Ottawa with various events

 What: The Gift of Jazz / From Africa to New Orleans to The True North Strong and Free: A Celebration of and tribute to Black History Month When: Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2020, 7:30 p.m. Where: National Gallery of Canada Price: $28 - $40 If you love music, don't miss this

The NHL Mobile Museum stops in Ottawa to showcase Black hockey history

 Attention hockey fans! Looking for a fun way to celebrate your favourite sport and Black History Month at the same time? Don't miss the NHL Mobile Museum’s stop in Ottawa as part of the 14-city NHL and American Legacy Black Hockey History Truck Tour! As the name indicates, this initiative,

Ottawa Celebrates Black History Month

 Photo credit: Government of Canada This past weekend, Ottawa kicked off Black History Month with the official opening ceremony at City Hall. Hosted by Black History Ottawa (BHO), the ceremony was an afternoon of music, inspiring speeches, recognition of groundbreakers and leaders in the community, and more. Photo credit: Canada Post

Ottawa to Celebrate Black History with Film, Music and More

 Today marks the beginning of Black History Month and the Nation's Capital is hosting a variety of different cultural events to recognize and celebrate this important month. With the UN declaring 2015 to 2024 “The International Decade for People of African Descent,” these events not only reflect on past events

Canada’s Hidden Figures

 The box-office smash Hidden Figures, which documents the true story of three African-American women who worked as human computers for NASA in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the America-Russia space race. This film is so important as it sheds light on a part of history that is rarely

Celebrate Black History Month in Ottawa

 February is Black History Month, a time when we are all encouraged to learn about, acknowledge and celebrate the significant contributions that Black Canadians, and black communities all over the world, have made to society. It is also a time to reflect on the struggle that the black Diaspora have

Black History Month’s 20th Anniversary Shines on Accomplishments and Challenges

 All photos courtesy of Damira Davletyarova. Kika Otiono smiles shyly while onstage. She is facing a full auditorium at the Black History Month kick-off event at Saint Paul University. Otiono is about to receive the 2016 Youth Builder Award for her leadership and work that makes Ottawa a more diverse

February 19th to 21st

 Here at Ottawa Life, we are always looking out for great things to do on a weekend! Check out some of the events that are happening right here in our city. Fatboys Southern Smokehouse, YOW Welcome Group's Night of Music - Feb. 19th (7:00PM) Swing by Fatboys to enjoy a

The Underground Comedy Railroad Tour Goes National

 A comedy tour with a serious message sounds like an oxymoron but that’s exactly what makes The Underground Comedy Railroad Tour so unique. It provides a platform for a roster of African-Canadian comedians to showcase their talent on the figurative and literal stage during February, which also happens to be