Black History Month Celebrations Start Today
Prince George, B.C. – Those interested in exploring various aspects of African culture will be able to do so starting today at the College of New Caledonia (CNC).
Co-hosted by CNC and the Prince George African Heritage Society, today’s Family Day event (2:00 pm. – 4:00 p.m.) will include story-telling, face painting along with other family activities and is the kick-off to the 19th annual Black History Month celebrations.
It will be followed by a soccer tournament next weekend (free admission) at the Charles Jago Northern Sports Centre, a dinner on September 20th and an evening of song on February 27.
CNC geography instructor and Black History Month co-organizer Cliff Raphael says the event is important to mark each year for a couple of reasons.
“I think part of it is saying you’ve come from these diverse countries to this new land. You’ve brought something to this new land so it’s kind of recognizing that,” he says.
“I think the other part is simply to say to the larger Canadian community that we appreciate being here but we see ourselves as part of the fabric and from time to time friends in that fabric get to say this is what we bring, we’re glad to be here, this is what we offer, join us in celebrating this element of diversity we share together.
Those interested in attending the dinner or evening of song can purchase their tickets at the CNC Bookstore and Books & Company.
Comments
This is interesting since the publicity about the lack of non-Caucasians in the Oscar nominations..
Why is there a black history month and not a Chinese, Caucasian, Indian etc one?
Why is there the black entertainment awards ? Racist much.
Time to realize the only race that matters is the human one.
Why a black history month but not a Chinese, Caucasian, Indian or any other? I would imagine it is because a black group has decided to put one on and Chinese, Caucasian and Indian groups have not, although the Sikh community does have a parade, do they not? Caucasian celebrations abound, of course, most Christmas, Easter and Halloween events being based on European (thus caucasian) social practices. If by Indian you meant aboriginal, then there are several pow-wows throughout the province, I believe. Multicultural celebrations are common throughout Canada, so I fail to see why one focusing on black people should raise any eyebrows.
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