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Global Winnipeg looks at Black History Month events

Music, dancing and drama play a big role in a local performing arts school specializing in African and Caribbean culture. Blair Malazdrewich / Global News

February is Black History Month, a celebration that honours the legacy of black people and events, past and present.

Global News Winnipeg’s Community Reporter, Blair Malazdrewich got a first-hand look at some of the great events being held right here in the city with help from the organization Black History Month Winnipeg. 

Blair takes a look at an exhibition at The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, focusing on a civil rights icon.

Click to play video: 'Exhibits at CMHR celebrate Black History Month'
Exhibits at CMHR celebrate Black History Month

 

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Music, dancing and drama play a big role in a local performing arts school specializing in African and Caribbean culture. Blair Malazdrewich gives us a peek.

Click to play video: 'ANANSI School of Performing Arts featured as Winnipeg celebrates Black History Month'
ANANSI School of Performing Arts featured as Winnipeg celebrates Black History Month

 

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… and finally, Blair tries his hand at making some cultural cuisine.

Click to play video: 'When learning about Jamaican culture, food is a good place to start'
When learning about Jamaican culture, food is a good place to start

 

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There is still time to be part of the celebration, check the schedule below.

Black History Month 2019 38th Annual Celebration

Friday, February 22, 2019
BHM MOVIE NIGHT
Feature film: Queen of Katwe
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield Avenue, Winnipeg
**FREE EVENT** JUST BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN (OR CASH DONATION) for WINNIPEG HARVEST
Saturday, February 23, 2019
ACAM JOB FAIR
Presented by: ACAM
Location: Elmwood High School
505 Chalmers Avenue
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 2019
HEART SPIRIT AND SOUL – 38th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT
Featuring: local choirs, groups, and soloists
Time: 6:30 p.m. (DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Wide World of Faith Church
465 Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg
Advance Tickets: Adults $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, Seniors/Youth $5.00
Contact: Rhonda at 204-509-7726 or Nadia at 204-798-7352 or email: bhmwinnipeg@gmail.com
Tuesday February 26, 2019
ANNUAL BASKETBALL CLINIC
Location: Ecole Provencher
320 Avenue De la Cathedrale
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
FREE EVENT and Open to all ages
Contact: Lori Todd 204-798-7908
Saturday, March 2, 2019
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET and CLOSING CEREMONY
Location: Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave., Winnipeg
Time: 6 p.m.

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