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If you have not read the book yet, you should definitely get on that! @KitchLibrary & @OfAcb will be hosting, An Evening with @DesmondCole. His book, The Skin We're In, shines a light on the #injustices faced by many Black Canadians. #BLM #Facebooklive facebook.com/events

Interested in #winning a $50 gift card? Grab some friends and sign up for the Hack-a-thon Online Event. @ogdlib is helping #teens work on their problem solving skills and solution building! #ProblemSolving #SolutionBuilding #Hackathon #OnlineEvents facebook.com/events/7491028…

Calling all #coding lovers, and anyone looking to try something new! If you are 12 years of age or older, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about #coding for #FREE! #Students #OpportunityAlert #OnlineClasses #Success #TellAFriend thefoundationcanada.ca/appl

#BlackLivesMatter is not a trend, but a movement. Below is a link to some petitions that still need to be signed. #donate #signpetitions #educateyourselves #allyship docs.google.com/document/d/1-0…

Looking for some novels to read by Black authors? Check out stories from @SankofaBookstor , a black owned bookstore located in Ottawa. There are a variety of genrers to select from written by Black authors you probably have never heard of. #NewReads #BLM sankofabooks.com

@Cineplex is now offering #FREE movies to help folks better understand the struggles Black people face with regard to racism, prejudice & oppression. In order for change to happen we must educate oursleves on the issues around us. #allyship #BLM store.cineplex.com/promo/understa…

Make sure to RSVP for the Money Talks Two-Part Webinar Series. During these days Financial Advisor, Harprit Gill, will teach you how to better manage your #finances, build your credit, and so much more. #GoalSetting #CreditBuilding #Entrepreneurship harpritgill.com/events/money-t…

Calling all #Blackyouth in Canada! @uoVTRaC is conducting a study on the mental health of Black youth in Canada. Help increase the studies on #BlackYouthMentalHealth and receive a gift card for taking the survey. #Research #COVID19 #MentalHealthAwareness uottawapsy.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aW…

Juneteenth is an annual celebration that signifies the day the last enslaved Black Americans heard of their freedom on June 19,1865. Juneteeth is also a reminder of the lasting social, political and economic impacts of slavery today. #Juneteenth #BlackLivesMatter #Emancipation

Here is an unmixed tape to help get us all through these unpredictable times. By YLAC member: @htbsle #TheHumanities #RunItUp #MusicForTheSoul #Htbsle #BlackExcellence #BlackArtist #Entreprenur soundcloud.com/htbsle/sets/th…

Looking for a way to be productive during this pandemic? @Harvard University is offering FREE online courses! Click the link below to choose what course you would like to take. #Harvard #FreeOnlineCourse #OppourtunityAlert #Dontmissout #TellAFriend online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating. Wishing you all a safe and joyful day, from your friends at YLAC! #EidMubarak #Eid2020 #Happiness #Blessings #Love #Peace #Islam #EidAlFitr2020 🌙

The Canadian Emergency Student Bursary (CESB) applications are now open. This benefit will help students who are being affected by COVID-19. Click the link below for more details on how to apply and if you qualify! #CESB #Students #COVID19 #Canada canada.ca/en/revenue-age…

#FBF to this years 'Accept no limitation': Black History Month in the @SenateCA ! The theme for this year's celebration - Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past. #Senators #BlackExcellence #BreakfastWithLeaders #Learning #GameChangers #FutureLawmakers

Covid-19 Tips: 1. Know the difference betweem fake new and facts. 2. Do not spend all day reading/listening to the news as it can be overwhelming. 3. Stay home, unless you really have to leave the house. 4. Always practice good hygiene and wash your hands! #reminders #Covid19

Here are 4 tips on how to spend your quarantine time: 1. read that book you never had time to finish; 2. try new recepies; 3. take this time to self-reflect and create a dream board; & 4.remember to take a walk and get google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.…

Ramadan is a special month celebrated by Muslims around the world. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who is celebrating. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and blessed month! #Ramadan #family #happiness #peace #Islam #blessings #RamadanMubarak

Looking to apply for EI, but don't understand how to? Associate Professor Jennifer Robson of @Carleton_U created a guide showing you some of the steps to take in order to apply for EI. #EI #EmploymentInsurance #advice #CU drive.google.com/file/d/1lOJn7X…

@smartserve training will be free until the end of this month! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity and learn to serve smart!!! #sharethenews #smartserve #freetraining #opportunity smartserve.ca

Are you living in #Ottawa and looking for a #summerjob? @DFSOttawa is hiring and looking to fill the following positions: ✅ Women's Program Coordinator ✅Public Relations & Communications Coordinator. Check out their website to apply!!! #GetPaid ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/about-us/jobs/…