Emery Barnes served on the BC provincial legislature for many years and was the first speaker in BC to be elected by a secret ballot. Through the advocacy of his family, Vancouver Parks Board named a multi-use, accessible park at the intersection of Richards Street and Davie Street in his honour.
“VICTORIA’S BIPOC MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” Canadian and International Performers were on the main stage, plus the BIPOC vendor village, local food […]
Ontario was the first, in 1944, to pass a law protecting equality by banning publication or display of discrimination based on race […]
In 1986, the Vancouver Historical Society formally declared Joe Fortes as “Vancouver Citizen of the Century.” He was credited with saving at […]
Affectionately called “Vie’s” the restaurant was an iconic part of the black community in Hogan’s Alley, and THE favorite place to be […]
