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BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION OPENING CEREMONY

Sat, Feb 05

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Aurora you're in for another fantastic BHM celebration with Live Entertainment, amazing Speakers, educational presentations, give-aways, and so much more You will also be hearing from the Honourable Jean Augustine, our MPs, MPPs, Mayor, Councillors, and many others!

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BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION OPENING CEREMONY
BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION OPENING CEREMONY

Time & Location

Feb 05, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

ONLINE

About the Event

On July 3, 2020, the ABC team called a meeting with our Mayor, Tom Mrakas, to address the changes needed in our community that we love. We then created a Facebook group to provide a safe space where Black people and the entire community could build relationships through shared experiences and through the sharing of food by cooking together.  With overwhelming support and participation, ABC quickly grew into a Registered Non-Profit Organization, serving our community on a greater level.

On September 21, 2020 we wrote a deputation requesting that Town of Aurora formally recognize and celebrate Black History Month with Flag raising and much more. 

Black History Month has been formally celebrated in our neighbouring city, Toronto, since 1979; therefore, it was only appropriate that Aurora, the best place to live, do the same for its people. With the Town's approval, the official proclamation of Black History Month was announced…

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  • I BELIEVE GRANT Sponsorship

    AURORA BLACK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION understands that the Black and other minority communities play an essential role in the economy, but in comparison to other cultures, many struggle with financial wellness. In Aurora, a traditionally economically stable community, we have many struggling to find an opportunity to come out of their circumstances and get ahead. This grant is designed to eradicate financial gaps. With your support, two candidates will be awarded $1000 February.

    $500.00

    +$12.50 ticket service fee

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  • Honorarium Sponsorship

    We believe in paying guest speakers & artist for their professional services, entertainment, knowledge and time invested in our community. We will pay approximately $3000 in honorariums for this year's BHM. Your sponsorships make it possible to do that. Sponsors are recognized on our social media accounts, our website, promotional materials, throughout our events, free Ad in Neighbur Magazine, and promoted in Spring Newsletter to our 500+ members.

    $250.00

    +$6.25 ticket service fee

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  • Programming Sponsorship

    Your financial contribute help to fund our 2022 community programs Sports, Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion Workshops, Mentorship, Practical support, grants, cooking outreach, and so much more. Thank you for investing in our community.

    $125.00

    +$3.13 ticket service fee

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  • Event Sponsorship

    Although our event will be virtual, the same or more effort is being invested in making it successful. In addition your financial contribute help to fund our 2022 community programs Sports, Financial Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion Workshops, Mentorship, Practical support, grants, cooking outreach, and so much more. Thank you for investing in our community.

    $55.00

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