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Black History Month
Nova Scotia’s Black Senator reminds us of the importance of Black History Month
on February 25th, 2021
In Canada, Black History Week was first officially recognized in the early 1950s when the Canadian Negro Women’s Association successfully petitioned the Toronto city council to acknowledge the week.
Celebrating Dr. Cater G. Woodson, Founder of Black History Month
on February 23rd, 2020
Africa Heritage Month was initiated in 1926 as Black History Week by Dr. Cater G. Woodson, a Harvard professor as a modest attempt to recapture and restore the stolen, distorted and maligned history of people of descent. In the 1960s the week was extended to a month. His tireless efforts to restore the distorted history
A Celebration of Black History Month With Wadada Leo Smith
on March 11th, 2019
On March 7, I was honoured to have The talented composer and musician Wadada Leo Smith (https://wadadaleosmith.com) call in at 1:30 pm PST for an special Black History Month with his beautiful music and his advice to the world. The oratorio to Rosa Parks was breath taking. It is so important to honour the heroines of the past
Celebrating Our History The Pure Root of Humanity!
on February 12th, 2019
The Afro News Global Throughout time the history of some of our community members is difficult to openly accept. They have African roots; but some lived and live in hiding of their identity or feel the world will react negatively to them if they openly said but history does not ignore their life stories. History
Empowered Youth
on February 19th, 2017
This is the first of a series on Empowered Youth and the work that they are doing for the world. There are so many amazing youth in the world that are doing great work and are often unsung heroes or heroines . If you know anyone who is helping their community, empowering others or bringing
Canadian Citizenship Ceremony Comemorate Celebration of Black History Month
on February 26th, 2016
February 26 2016 Canada Citizenship Ceremony Vancouver Guest Speaker Honore Gbedze Publisher of The Afro News Bonjour Madames et Monsiours, Jeune Filles et Jeune Garçons, Cher compatriote Citoyens et Citoyennes C’est avec une grande honour et privilège que je vous adresse ce matin tout en vous congratulate de votre citoyenneté. Today we are celebrating you
Barack Obama Ranks among the Best 5 U.S. Presidents
on February 16th, 2016
As we celebrate Black History Month and President’s Day, the nation should mute the loud talk about our future president and quietly reflect on the accomplishments of our current president, Barack Obama. History will reveal in short time, that Obama ranks as one of our nation’s best presidents. As a political science professor of 20
The Ninth Floor, a Powerful Film of Race Relations and History
on February 1st, 2016
A must see film and special interview with Selwyn Jacob! The Ninth Floor, a powerful film of race relations and history, produced by the well known Selwyn Jacob; written and directed by Mina Shum will be shown at the Vancity Theatre, www.viff.org/ February 15-16 at 6:30 pm. Please go see the film! The Ninth Floor
TheAfroNews Celebrates “Black History Month”
Greetings Beloved Brothers and Sisters Sending you many Blessings for the new year. Thank you for your loyal support and commitment as we journey together striving to make our home Canada the fulfilment of hopes and aspirations for all toward a healthy, good, and successful future. We celebrate this year’s “Black History Month” and continue to advocate against bias,