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Black History 2024 Excellence Awards

  NBCC Excellence Award 2024  For over 30 years, the National Black Coalition (NBCC) has proudly presented the Excellence Award, recognizing and honouring the outstanding achievements of members within our Black community across…
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Black History 2024 Gospel Showcase

On Saturday, February 11, 2024, we hosted our 38th annual Gospel concert at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. This cherished event, made possible through our partnership with TD Bank, was a celebration of our rich history, vibrant…
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Racism, Black History & the Future of Black Education in Alberta – MacEwan University

As part of MacEwan University's Black History Month celebrations, the Office of Human Rights, Diversity, and Equity, in partnership with the National Black Coalition of Canada-Edmonton, presents Racism, Black History & the Future of Black…
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Government of Canada Official Black History Month Virtual Celebration

Dear invited guests,   On behalf of the Government of Canada, we are pleased to invite you to the Official Black History Month Virtual Celebration. Hosted by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion,…

Black History Month 2021

Black History Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many contributions that Black Canadians and their communities have made to this country. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “The Future is Now”, a call…

Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly, Tara McCarthy Edmontonians celebrate Black History Month

The Black Identities series looks at prominent Black communities in Edmonton, their presence in the city and highlight how they differ in culture, religion and language. Aired: Feb. 19, 2021 The following link is for an interview that…

Amber Valley Documentary

Amber Valley, Alberta "One of the Black settlements created through the persistence of the Oklahoma African-Americans remains to this day. Amber Valley was settled by Black farmers who had been denied the same rights as others and who found…
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Black History Month officially recognized in Alberta

Read about the event here http://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/black-history-month-officially-recognized-in-alberta   The official public celebration occurred on Thursday February 2nd, at the Alberta Legislature:   As…