Bc Black History

• New Vancouver library focused on Black history opens its doors

  A UBC student has completed her project of opening a new library in Vancouver focused on local Black history and culture. She hopes the space will be the start of a new chapter.

  Education

  Sep 3, 2022
  
• Emery Barnes leaves trailblazing legacy in B.C. politics

  Racism he experienced in the U.S. was a factor in his move to Canada.

  Perspectives

  Feb 21, 2021
  
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• New digital exhibit highlights B.C.’s Black pioneers

  The new exhibition at the BC Black History Awareness Society highlights how a group of up to 800 people of African descent migrated to B.C. in the mid-1800s.

  Perspectives

  Feb 10, 2021
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• B.C. government urged to officially add Black history to education curriculum

  Many schools across B.C. marked Black Shirt Day this past January on their own, despite organizers missing the deadline for the province to make an official declaration.

  Perspectives

  Feb 1, 2021
• How B.C.’s Harry Jerome faced racism on his way to becoming the world’s fastest man

  While many may be familiar with the name Harry Jerome, they may not know his story.

  Sports

  Jun 27, 2020