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SUMMARY:Black Roots in Belleville and the Quinte Region: Why Black History Is Canadian History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Black Roots in Belleville and the Quinte Region\, a presentation that explores the meaningful history of Black presence\, resilience\, and contribution in the area. This presentation will look at the stories of early Black settlers\, family legacies\, and the region’s connections to freedom-seeking routes and community building\, showing how Black history is not separate from Canadian history\, but an essential part of it.\n\nThe presentation also highlights Black innovation\, and the many ways Black Canadians have contributed to entrepreneurship\, agriculture\, craftsmanship\, education\, media\, and social change both locally and across the country.\n\nNo registration required. All are welcome!\n\nThis talk will take place in the 3rd floor Meeting Room.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Speaker Dr. Nikki Clarke\nDr. Nikki Clarke is a multi-award-winning media personality\, author\, educator\, and community leader. She is the Chair of the Quinte Cultural Innovation Committee and the host and producer of The Nikki Clarke Show\, a nationally recognized television and digital platform now in its 17th year. A former educator and passionate advocate for inclusive storytelling\, Dr. Clarke is the author of The Paperclip Princess\, I Can Care but Can’t Carry\, and the Black Canadian History Coloring Book. She is the immediate past President of the Ontario Black History Society.\n\nThrough media\, education\, and community engagement\, she amplifies underrepresented voices and champions the understanding of Black history as an integral part of Canadian history.
URL:https://bayofquinte.ca/event/black-roots-in-belleville-and-the-quinte-region-why-black-history-is-canadian-history/
LOCATION:Belleville Public Library\, 254 Pinnacle Street\, Belleville\, ON\, K8N 3B1
CATEGORIES:Belleville Events,Community
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