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Black History Month Celebration

2021 VIRTUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Black History Month Celebration

2021 VIRTUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

The virtual celebration, Rooted & Resilient, is in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the national declaration of Black History Month in Canada; also, the United Nations (UN) designated and proclaimed that the decade from 2015-2024 is dedicated as the international decade for people of African descent.  

 

Gwyn Chapman and Ray Gover will be hosting this virtual celebration, which will feature the following program: 
  • The Honourable MP Judy Sgro, welcome messages  - 12:18 PM
  • The Honourable Jean Augustine, a special video tribute - 12:20 PM
  • Rosemary Sadlier, keynote speaker - 12:30 PM
  • Bolu Sings, special musical performance - 12:48 PM
  • Winston LaRose, a.k.a. Mr. Jane and Finch, keynote speaker - 12:58 PM and 1:32PM
  • Paul Jones, featured speaker -  1:22 PM 
  • Mark-Anthony Kaye and Cynthia Appiah, a special interview – 1:51 PM
  • Jamal Campbell, featured speaker – 2:30 PM 
  • York University's President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rhonda L. Lenton, and Vice-President Equity, People & Culture Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek, a message on Black History Month – 2:36 PM
  • Jaxon Hume, special reading 2:38 PM
  • Highly-Favoured Blake, musical performance – 2:45 PM  
  • Dr. Maurice Bygrave, featured speaker -  2:50 PM 
  • Ballmatics powered by QSLA, speaker – 3:06 PM
  • The Basement Gang, special performance – 3:10 PM
  • Bob Marley Legacy, musical tribute – 3:11 PM
  • Annet and The Planets, musical performance -  3:15 PM
  • Edo Royal Troupe, dance presentation – 3:24 PM
  • Nelson Mandela Legacy, video tribute – 3:32 PM
  • Gwyn Chapman, closing message – 3:39 PM 

We hope to see you on February 26th between 12pm-3:30pm on YouTube Live @BHMrootedandresilient or follow @yorkulions for this important celebration! 
 
Virtual Black History Month Rooted & Resilient Celebration is brought to you by the Jane Finch Concerned Citizens Organization (the JFCCO) PROJECT and JF-ECI Initiative. It was made possible by the stewardship of Elder Winston Larose and his Jane and Finch Concerned Citizens Organization, driven in conjunction with the Athletics & Recreation Department at York University and in coalition with many local community organizations & leaders. This virtual event represents the start of a year-long capacity-building Program to celebrate Black/African Peoples' achievements and contributions to Canadian society. To find out more about the JFCCO Project, please visit mrjaneandfinch.com 


Partners
10199_YUAT_Lions_RGB_red_lion_black_YU Jane-Finch Concerned
Citizens Organization
York CEC
UN
Harriet Tubman



 


 
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