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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240220T180000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:The City of Vaughan will commemorate Black History Month on Tuesday\, February 20 from 6pm to 8pm at Vaughan City Hall\, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive.\nThis year the City of Vaughan joins the celebration of Black History Month with the theme “Black Excellence in the Arts”\, honouring the vibrant culture\, legacy\, and impactful contributions of Black Canadians in shaping Canada’s arts\, culture and history.\nThe evening’s program will include: \nMaster of Ceremonies –Bakari Savage\, Anchor/Reporter for CP24\nOfficial remarks by Mayor Steven Del Duca\nKeynote address by Dr. Emilie Jabouin\, a multi-disciplinary scholar\, dance artist and founder of Do Gwe research\, performance and production company\nAfrican Talking Drum performance by Hi-Life\, a local African music\, percussion\, and orchestra group\nAfro-Caribbean dance by DOAHL Academy\nAfrican Ancestral Acknowledgement and Black National Anthem performed by Jaylah A’Drianna Hall\, visual and spoken word artist\, published writer\, and the CEO of The Cre8tor House\nPouring of Libations led by Lee Miller from the York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities\nFeaturing black-owned community booths\nLight refreshments will be served. \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/black-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Informational events,Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="City%20of%20Vaughan":MAILTO:service@vaughan.ca
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