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What began as a grassroots movement led by the Aurora Black Community Association resulted in the Town of Aurora officially declaring February as Black History Month in September 2020—a lasting step toward recognition, inclusion, and truth.
PAN-AFRICAN FLAG RAISING
Wed, Feb 01
|Aurora
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Marcus Garvey Thanks to the Town of Aurora for the partnership and support. This is how change happens.
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Time & Location
Feb 01, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Aurora, 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1, Canada
About the Event
Marcus Garvey designed the Pan-African flag in 1920. He said,
"Show me the race or the nation without a flag, and I will show you a race of people without any pride. Aye! In song and mimicry, they have said, "Every race has a flag but the coon." How true! Aye! But that was said of us four years ago. They can't say it now. ...
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