Ms. Crooks was appointed to the Order of Canada “for her contributions as a role model of athletic excellence and engagement, serving at the highest levels of international sport”. The Afro News joins with the community to offer congratulations to Charmaine on her prestigious appointment.
Order of Canada
Charmaine Crooks Honored
on February 1st, 2013
Ferguson Jenkins Honored With Stamp
on January 4th, 2011
Baseball legend and Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins, a native of Chatham, Ontario, celebrated his 68th birthday recently in a most unique way. Jenkins was on hand to watch as Canada Post conducted a print run-off of the Fergie Jenkins stamp that will commemorate Black History Month.