black history month Archives

A virtual round of applause for the University of Ottawa’s Black community

2021/03/09, 6:21 pm

The University of Ottawa’s Black talent and achievements were on display at this year’s gala, reminding us that the Black experience deserves recognition.

Films you should have seen: Becoming by Michelle Obama

Georgiana Ghitau

2021/03/07, 10:04 pm

First of all: wow. I definitely recommend this film! I was utterly flabbergasted and at a loss for words following its conclusion.

Gee-Gees football program honours Black History Month through 28 in 28 campaign

Jasmine McKnight

2021/02/14, 5:27 pm

For Black History Month, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees football program has taken a creative approach to honour it’s Black community. For every day of February, the program is highlighting an athlete, coach, or support staff from the program who has been successful on the field, in the classroom, or in the workforce.

Black History Month gala highlights Black excellence and achievements

Amira Benjamin

2020/03/04, 6:40 pm

The University of Ottawa Students’ Union hosted the annual Black History Month gala on Saturday at the Westin Hotel, marking the first time that the new student union has held the event.

Panel highlights impacts of race, intergenerational trauma on mental health in Black communities

Alison Francis

2020/02/18, 12:09 pm

The University of Ottawa hosted its first annual panel on Black mental health last Thursday, centred around how social environments such as school and the workplace impact the mental health of Black people through racism, stereotypes, and prejudices.

Soulful Expressions powerful showcase of Black talent

Stephen Cook

2019/03/12, 2:27 pm

Friday’s Soul Expressions, an annual talent night organized by the Black Student Leaders Association, was not only about showcasing talent from the black community but also about looking to the future.

Black History Month ends with final annual SFUO gala

Fulcrum Staff

2019/03/03, 2:24 pm

University of Ottawa students filled the Sala San Marco Centre Conference Centre on Feb. 27 for a night showcasing cultural and artistic displays from the black community. This year’s theme, “Surviving Violence,” was punctuated by a keynote address by Keke Palmer on her experiences as a black woman.

Anti-Black racism in the corrections system must be rectified

Savannah Awde

2019/02/11, 7:10 pm

Those of us privileged enough to escape these pitfalls have a responsibility to educate ourselves, listen to Black voices, and mobilize against these injustices and others.

Combating anti-black racism isn’t limited to one month per year

As told to Savannah Awde

2018/02/07, 10:51 am

The journey of unlearning and learning is one that is very long, and that will include a lot of ups and downs, but it’s really important that you listen to folks that are affected by it, and kind of follow their lead.

SFUO, university departments welcome Black History Month

Ryan Pepper

2018/02/05, 10:32 am

The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and the University of Ottawa’s department of history have a number of events lined up to celebrate Black history both now and throughout the year.