Black Albertans

• Prominent Calgarians remembered during Black History Month: ‘Understand the contributions’

  "It's really important that we do this not just in February, but March through January as well, and so we can celebrate the diverse province that we have year-round."

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2022
  
• Black families rally at Alberta legislature against racism in schools

  A group of Black parents gathered at Alberta's legislature on Saturday afternoon, aiming to raise awareness of racism and a lack of representation that some students in the province face. 

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2020
  
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• Virtual public hearing about systemic racism in Edmonton, policing policies to begin Monday

  An online public hearing will take place next week during which Edmontonians can share their experiences with racism in the city, particularly when it comes to interactions with police.

  Crime

  Jun 11, 2020
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• Small town of Innisfail, Alta., pulled into spotlight after Black Lives Matters protest cancelled, replanned

  A central Alberta mayor says his town has been caught off guard by all the attention it's received over an anti-racism event planned for the weekend.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020
• Preserving a slice of Edmonton’s black history

  Deborah Dobbins shares the story of Edmonton's first pie shop and Western Canada's oldest black Baptist church. She's also calling for a new cultural centre.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
• Lethbridge College celebrates Black History Month for the first time

  A group of Afro-Caribbean students have partnered with employees and the student association at Lethbridge College to plan several events for Black History Month in February.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2017