Black Lives Matter Fredericton

• March held in Fredericton to mark first-ever Emancipation Day

  Fredericton had its first Emancipation Day march since it became recognized by Canadian federal government in March. Several notable speakers were on hand.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2021
  
• Black history resource site launched for New Brunswick teachers

  Black Lives Matter Fredericton says Black history content in N.B. schools is currently limited, and this contributes to the marginalization of Black folks in the province. 

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
  
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• BLM Fredericton launches bursary for Black students at two New Brunswick universities

  “We know that there are several barriers to accessing a post-secondary education for Black students in particular, because of historical exclusion from academic institutions."

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021
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• Group hopes to combat anti-Black racism across New Brunswick

  "This is the first time since I've been here that there's been a conversation around anti-Blackness specifically in New Brunswick, which is a prevalent issue."

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2020