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Saluting the life of Jane Bolin for Black History Month

The University of B.C. Okanagan Black Students Association reflects on Black History Month, celebrating love, learning, and community connections throughout February.
For Black History Month, the BSA hosted events including an art gallery, game night, and a three-day natural hair-care workshop, teaching students about hair care.
The BSA is celebrating Black History Month, honoring the contributions of Black people in Canada with a variety of events.
BSA President emphasized the organization's commitment to creating a safe space for Black students in Kelowna, a predominantly white community.

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Moncton high school student organizes summit for Black youth

A Grade 11 student decided to create a space for Black youth from four different Moncton area high schools to be able to share their experiences and interact with some keynote speakers, including the City's Mayor and New Brunswick's Education Minister.

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UBCO Black Student Association reflects on month of culture, community

UBC Okanagan students reflect on a month of meaningful connections and celebrations throughout Black History Month

3 days ago·Kelowna, Canada

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KTBS

Saluting the life of Jane Bolin for Black History Month

SHREVEPORT, La. - February is Black History Month and KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continue to salute the contributions of African Americans in labor with the help of Bossier Parish high school students.

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Black History Month: A Bryan Thanksgiving Tradition

Bryan, TX (FOX 44) -- Gloria Kennard is a dedicated community member in Bryan who is renowned for her longstanding tradition of providing free Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Kennard felt a divine calling to serve her community in 1988, leading her to organize an annual Thanksgiving meal at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. It has grown significantly over the years, with the 36th annual event in 2024 serving approximately 1,500 meals, fosterin…

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Decade of 'Black Joy' Fuels Student Empowerment and Success - The Caribbean Camera

For schools in the district, it began modestly ten years ago in just four locations with 88 students. At the time, organizers admit they weren’t certain exactly how their efforts would unfold. But a decade later, the impact of the initiative—centered around Black joy and community connection—is undeniable, reaching thousands of students annually. Clayton La Touche, Colleen Russell-Rawlins, Audley Salmon and Karen Murray Named from left “Our firs…

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Laurinburg Exchange

PASTOR’S CORNER: God will deliver on time

What an encouraging word this morning. We just celebrated Black History Month. We celebrated our heritage and our ancestry. This is a good time to reflect, to look back because that’s what the word history is. The definition is: “a study of past events, particularly in human affairs.” History always looks back but it also covers “the study of change over time.” It tells a story. Source

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