Black Historical past Month is a chance to have fun achievements, hear tales, and find out how Black communities have enriched Canadian society.
Celebrations start Saturday (Feb. 1) in communities throughout Canada.
Kamal Khera, Minister of Variety, Inclusion and Individuals with Disabilities, not too long ago unveiled this 12 months’s Black Historical past Month theme: “Black Legacy and Management: Celebrating Canadian Historical past and Uplifting Future Generations.”
Canada not too long ago celebrated Lincoln Alexander Day on Jan. 21, which commemorates the legacy of Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament and cupboard minister. Alexander died in 2012 at age 90.
February is a time to have fun variety whereas pausing to mirror upon the challenges Black folks proceed to face of their each day lives, akin to systemic boundaries, racism and discrimination.
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