New artwork, ‘Fah Who Dis? AstroBlack Joy,’ celebrates freedom, honours heritage and inspires unity BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton has added to its collection of more than 50 public art installations having recently unveiled a new memorial artwork commemorating Emancipation Day. Celebrated on August 1 in Canada, Emancipation Day marks the actual day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act …
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton invites residents to honour and celebrate Emancipation Day, recognized globally on August 1. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery of people of African descent across the British Empire, including Canada. Community Flag Raising Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 Time: 12pm to 1pm Location: Ken Whillans Square Join us at Ken Whillans Square for a community flag …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents to recognize, honour and celebrate Emancipation Day, recognized globally on August 1, as the day to commemorate the abolition of slavery of people of African and Indigenous descent across the British Empire, including Canada. Residents are invited to reflect, educate, engage and celebrate in the ongoing fight against anti-Black and Indigenous racism …
