African-Canadians
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Emancipation Day in N.S.: A time to reflect on the past – and look to the futureTuesday marked the third annual Emancipation Day in Canada, the anniversary of when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire in 1834.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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Halifax residents react to Ipsos poll on racism"We need to smash those stereotypes and see the humanity in each and every one of us," said one Halifax resident.CanadaMay 21, 2019
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Pluralisme Outremont hosts event celebrating Black History monthFormer MP Marlene Jennings shared her experiences growing up in a diverse family and then raising a multiracial daughter of her own.CanadaFeb 25, 2018
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UN council to discuss report calling on Canada to address anti-black racismThe final report will be based on consultations with government officials and interest groups during an October 2016 mission to Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax and Montreal.CanadaSep 25, 2017
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Collection chronicling four decades of African Nova Scotian civil rights launchedLynn Jones' collection documenting more than 50 years of civil rights and social justice struggles in Nova Scotia and beyond has been officially unveiled to the public.CanadaApr 13, 2017
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