Black History Month 2018 – BC Black History Awareness Society

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Black History Month 2015

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Sir George Williams University Affair

In spring 1968, six Caribbean students at Sir George Williams University filed a complaint against biology professor Perry Anderson, making a case […]

Anamorphic (3-dimensional) style drawing, upper part of poster is sky at sunset, some pink wispy clouds at horizon, Middle of the poster is oversized sign post indicating The Function is taking place on Lekwungen Territory.

The Function – Year 2

“VICTORIA’S BIPOC MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” Canadian and International Performers were on the main stage, plus the BIPOC vendor village, local food […]

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December 1995: Canadian government recognizes Black History Month

1926: The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the […]