Scarborough’s premier performance organization, hosted by Poet Laureate of Ontario Randell Adjei, is providing an evening of entertainment dedicated to the theme of Emancipation. The work showcases a multi-media experience inspired by the West African festival “Gélédé.” Free from Wednesday to Saturday in August. The Market Gallery, 95 Front Street East, 2nd Floor Learn More Artist Mentorship Showcase: Gélédé Queens by Destinie Adélakun The Colborne Lodge celebrates West African and Caribbean cultures through dance from youth performers. Julius Garvey following the flag raising, an RSVP is necessary.įor more information, contact Girl Power’d Garvey will then be hosted by the Toronto Public Library at a community engagement event where he will present his thoughts on the International Decade for People of African Descent in conversation with Spiritual Liberation Activist and ancient wisdom teacher, Aina-Nia Ayo’dele. Julius Garvey, the son of 20th century Civil Rights leader Marcus Garvey, to raise the red, black, and green Liberation Flag that was designed by his father. The City’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism (CABR) Unit in partnership with the Global African Communities Network (GACN), Afro-Caribbean Farmers’ Market, and the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC) have invited Dr. to 5:00 p.m.Ĭoncourse Event Space, North York Central Library, 5150 Yonge St. North York, ON M2N 5V7 A Conversation with Dr. to 2:00 p.m.Ĭourtesy Flagpole, Mel Lastman Square, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St. Co-sponsored by the CABR Unit.ĪugFlag Raising from 1:30 p.m. This day marks the abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and honors the many contributions and resilience of African peoples throughout the Diaspora. Hosted by the Blackhurst Cultural Centre, this is an animation of Bloor Street in recognition of National Emancipation Day and commemorates an important milestone for descendants of enslaved Africans. Emancipation on Bloorįrom Spadina Avenue and Bloor St. The Black Liberation flag will also be raised at Civic Centres across the city and the Toronto Sign will be illuminated in pan-African colors in red, black, and green. Join the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism (CABR) Unit as we commemorate Emancipation Month by raising the Black Liberation Flag. Podium Rooftop, Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. Learn More Official Black Liberation Flag Raising Experience the symbolic journey through Toronto’s subway system from 10:30 p.m. Join us for the 10th Annual Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride on July 31st! Organized by the Blackhurst Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the TTC, this event honors the Underground Railroad’s role in Canadian history.
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