Vaughan recognizes Black History Month

Vaughan.snapd.com
March 2, 2020

On Sunday February 23, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council gathered at Vaughan City Hall with the community for the Black History Month Observance Ceremony. Presented by the Thornhill African Caribbean Canadian Association (TACCA), the event brought residents and visitors together to learn about and be inspired by Black-Canadian heritage. Attendees heard from former cabinet minister Mary Anne Chambers, who spoke about cultural advances and developments with the Ontario Black community and the importance of paving the way for future support and success. Guests enjoyed live music from the TACCA steel drum band, and a special reading of an original poem performed by author and poet Nadine Williams titled "Palm to Pine: Igniting Hope." This event marks the culmination of month-long activities throughout the city, including readings by Williams and Nadia L. Hohn at Vaughan Public Libraries.