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"Explore the insightful keynote speech by Jay Pitter at the 36th annual BHM 'Kick-Off Brunch' in Toronto, emphasizing the importance of meaningful actions over symbolic gestures in improving the living conditions of African-Canadians. Discover the remarkable award recipients and their contributions to Canadian Black history, as well as the call for greater attention to housing needs and fostering a sense of spatial entitlement."

Efforts have begun to restore Owen Sounds Black Methodist Episcopal Church, whose congregation still includes descendants of slaves.

Efforts have begun to restore Owen Sounds Black Methodist Episcopal Church, whose congregation still includes descendants of slaves.

Efforts have begun to restore Owen Sounds Black Methodist Episcopal Church, whose congregation still includes descendants of slaves.

Efforts have begun to restore Owen Sounds Black Methodist Episcopal Church, whose congregation still includes descendants of slaves.

A woman who created a national phone line for drug users to call so they wouldnt use alone was ashamed to call the line herself and died.

A woman who created a national phone line for drug users to call so they wouldnt use alone was ashamed to call the line herself and died.

A woman who created a national phone line for drug users to call so they wouldnt use alone was ashamed to call the line herself and died.

From Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6, the longest-running Emancipation Day festival in North America at the northernmost terminus of the Underground Railroad will celebrate 161 years in Owen Sound. Its the festivals 161st year, but its only the third Emancipation Day celebration since the House of Commons passed Bill M-36 in a unanimous vote to officially recognize the day across Canada.

The strikingly handsome Harmony Centre auditorium played host Monday night to what, in all likelihood, will be the briefest and most cheerful meeting Owen…