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Adrienne Ascah

As a Daily Xtra contributor Adrienne Ascah writes about news, arts and social justice. Originally from the East Coast, Adrienne enjoys living in Ottawa.

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Ottawa’s World AIDS Day a reminder of work to do
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Ottawa’s World AIDS Day a reminder of work to do

HIV/AIDS activist Kevin Hatt is grateful for what’s been done so far

November 27, 2015
Ottawa Trans Day of Remembrance brings unity
Power

Ottawa Trans Day of Remembrance brings unity

Two-spirit speaker urges people to remember all community members

November 19, 2015
A transformative win
Power

A transformative win

Sitting down with Ottawa radio contest winner Serena Rivard

November 6, 2015
Vandalized Ottawa mural not hate crime, police say
Power

Vandalized Ottawa mural not hate crime, police say

Investigation into graffiti still ongoing

November 3, 2015
Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau cuts prevention programs
Power

Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau cuts prevention programs

‘Difficult decision’ blamed on rising costs and static funding

October 28, 2015
Pink Triangle Services rebrands to Kind Space
Power

Pink Triangle Services rebrands to Kind Space

New name, same services

October 22, 2015
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Capital Pride declares festival a success
Culture

Capital Pride declares festival a success

Other details remain unclear, including protocol for new Pride memberships

October 16, 2015
Debra DiGiovanni and Darcy Michael, best friends for now
Arts

Debra DiGiovanni and Darcy Michael, best friends for now

Comic duo take their tour and friendship to Ottawa

October 13, 2015
Pride cruiser sparks debate with Ottawa police, community
Power

Pride cruiser sparks debate with Ottawa police, community

Capital Pride rainbow car not loved by all

October 5, 2015
Ottawa candidates debate LGBT issues
Power

Ottawa candidates debate LGBT issues

Youth housing and trans rights dominate discussion

September 29, 2015
Gary Leger steps down from OPS GLBT liaison committee
Power

Gary Leger steps down from OPS GLBT liaison committee

Longtime member notes ‘it’s not a role where everybody has to agree.’

September 25, 2015
The New Normal hopes to change a life
Culture

The New Normal hopes to change a life

Ottawa radio station will award cash prize to one trans person

September 22, 2015
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Marchers take part in SlutWalk Ottawa
Power

Marchers take part in SlutWalk Ottawa

Participants gather to protest slut shaming and rape culture

September 14, 2015
AIDS Committee of Ottawa celebrates 30 years
Culture

AIDS Committee of Ottawa celebrates 30 years

Community group reflects on the past and the future

September 4, 2015
Ottawa trans mural looks for permanent home
Power

Ottawa trans mural looks for permanent home

Artist Kalkidan Assefa and Ade B hope to draw attention to trans issues

September 1, 2015
Post-parade parties go beyond Pride
Culture

Post-parade parties go beyond Pride

Queer Pride and Anti-Capitalist Pride offered alternative celebrations

August 26, 2015
Human rights vigil remembers those lost
Power

Human rights vigil remembers those lost

Capital Pride joins with Amnesty International to honour LGBT lives

August 24, 2015
Dyke March carries on
Culture

Dyke March carries on

Despite last minute preparations, march goes off without a hitch

August 24, 2015
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