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virtual ceremony this thursday

Black History Month Celebration at the Alberta Legislature

Feb 1, 2021 | 3:39 PM

An online celebration of Black History Month will take place in the Alberta Legislature rotunda at 12:15 p.m. this Thursday, February 4.

“Black History Month not only honours early Black settlers for their accomplishments and contributions to society but also recognizes the leaders of today who continue working to empower community members and inspire future generations,” said the Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

“Now more than ever we must unite as Albertans and Canadians as we work together to overcome racial injustice and societal inequity.”

The program will include remarks from Speaker Cooper, Honourable Kaycee Madu, MLA for Edmonton-South West and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, on behalf of the Premier of Alberta and Mr. David Shepherd, MLA for Edmonton-City Centre, on behalf of the Leader of the Official Opposition.

Black History Month at the Alberta Legislature will feature recorded performances by vocalist Stephanie French, spoken word artists Omar Farah and Jumoke Verissimo, dance group Woezo Africa Music and Dance Theatre Inc. and remarks from community speakers Titilope Sonuga, award-winning poet, writer and performer and Jeanne Lehman, Executive Director, Black Canadian Women in Action.

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The event will be livestreamed on assembly.ab.ca as well as the Legislative Assembly’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube platforms.