Watching a beautiful Black woman receive a standing ovation for gracefully walking on stage was Othalie Graham’s inspiration to become an opera singer.
That was a big surprise and I was stunned,” said the award-winning media practitioner and change leader who was honoured for her outstanding global contributions to journalism. “It really did take a little time to sink in.
Journalists should never become part of the story they are reporting. Sometimes, however, there’s an exception as retired Toronto Star award-winning municipal affairs columnist, Royson James, found out a few years ago.
Eva Smith had a special place in her heart for young people and she symbolized the true meaning of community activist and volunteer.