Anti-Racism and Black History
Racism against people of Black African heritage and other peoples of colour is one of the main evils of society in Canada, in the US and in the world. For six decades I have been actively involved in the movements advocating for civil rights, opposing racism and recognizing that Black lives matter.
I have been a member of the British Columbia Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) since I came to Victoria. BCBHAS celebrates the achievements of Black people in British Columbia by celebrating historical and contemporary achievements in the arts, education, government, sports, science and other endeavours.
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The Society’s purposes are:
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To advance education for the general public about the past, present and future contributions and achievements of Black people to British Columbia to increase understanding and awareness, promote diversity and overcome stereotypes; and
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To benefit the community by advancing knowledge, preservation, and displaying of items of historical significance concerning Black British Columbians; and
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To advance education by organizing and implementing conferences, workshops, presentations and cultural information programs about British Columbia and Canadian Black history and people; and
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To advance education by presenting programs to encourage youth and children to develop an interest in the achievements of Black people in British Columbia and Canada; and
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To benefit the community through promoting racial diversity by offering education, assistance and opportunities for Black people in British Columbia who face unique social and economic barriers to incorporate into the multicultural society of Canada.
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