MONTREAL – It was a colourful afternoon as a sold out crowd honoured six female trailblazers and innovators for their leadership in local communities.
Sunday afternoon, the Playmas Montreal Cultural Association celebrated the women with speeches, music, dancing, costumes and high tea.
All six are community activists, working to fight poverty, help seniors and empower women.
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The event wraps up Black History Month and celebrates International Women’s Day.
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