The Society formed sometime in 1975. They focused on providing cultural and social activities and encouraging their children to learn about their history. They had an estimated 90 households as members. One major achievement was the production of “A Catalogue of Information and Sources of Information Pertaining to Blacks in British Columbia“.
“Leonard Lane fought a long and passionate fight against racial discrimination in our province. Housing in Vancouver was, and is, extremely difficult…
This BC Black History Timeline covers events in British Columbia as well as some significant events in Canada, the United States and/or…
BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with Canada Post, hosted this commemorative stamp launch for Ferguson Jenkins and Carrie Best. Ferguson…
Did you say “Black” British Columbia? The Politics of Absent Presence between the Black Pioneers and Present Day African Refugees with Professor…
