Brampton, Toronto celebrate Emancipation Day 

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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 …

10-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism

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Toronto – The City of Toronto in collaboration with Black communities, leaders, Black-serving agencies and partners is beginning public consultations to inform Toronto’s next Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. The new Plan will build on the achievements of the inaugural Five-Year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism and aims to deliver improvements to the lives of Black Torontonians and …