Since 1994, BCBHAS has been creating awareness of the history of Blacks in B.C., stimulating interest in the contributions of persons of African and Caribbean ancestry to B.C. and Canada; and celebrating our collective historical and current achievements in the arts, education, government, sports, technology and more. The Society is […]
Special Recognition
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Lincoln Alexander Day in Canada; Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States. “All I try to do, is to do a job and to do it well.” Lincoln MacCauley Alexander, PC CC OOnt CD QC (January 21, 1922 – October 19, 2012) was one of the first Blacks […]
Zero Discrimination Day, International Women’s Day, Eliminate Racial Discrimination, Remember the Victims of Slavery. These are the days in March 2019 that provide an opportunity to reflect, learn more, take action. 1 Zero Discrimination Day On Zero Discrimination Day this year, UNAIDS is highlighting the urgent need to take action […]
This Learning Centre is here to assist educators, students and researchers. The goals of the Learning Centre are: To increase awareness of the historical, economic and social contributions of Blacks in B.C.; and To stimulate and enrich cognitive and emotional development of students by drawing on historical perspectives and everyday […]