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Pioneering Black British Columbians cited in B.C. statement for Black History Month


by Staff on February 1st, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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B.C. Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, issued the following joint statement today (February 1) for Black History Month:
Black History Month is a time to honour, celebrate and reflect on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians here in British Columbia and across the country.
Our province has been shaped by the contributions of Black Canadians, such as Leonard Lane, who fought discrimination in workplaces, the education system, and in housing. He was also one of the founders of the B.C. Unity Credit Union, which provided loans to young Black families to help them buy their first homes. Or Barbara Howard, the first Black woman athlete to represent Canada in an international competition and the first person of colour to be hired as a teacher by the Vancouver School Board. ....

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