Nova Scotians urged to listen, learn, share, act during African Heritage Month The Black Lives Matter movement has "burned into our consciousness" that we must address racism, said Nova Scotia Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc at the virtual launch for African Heritage Month. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jan 26, 2021 12:06 PM AT | Last Updated: January 26 From left, Nzingha Bernard-Millar, Zamani Bernard-Millar and Amariah Bernard-Washington, sing during the virtual launch of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia on Tuesday.(Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia) African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia kicked off with a virtual celebration on Tuesday featuring musical performances, speeches from members of the African Nova Scotian community and tributes from politicians and the lieutenant-governor.