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Letter: Black History celebrations supported

Dear Editor, Thanks to the community of Richmond and beyond for supporting Black History Month here.
Richmond News
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Black History Month in Richmond is being celebrated by Shiraine Haas (right), who’s MCing the opening ceremony, Rhoda Obineche (left), who’s curating a black artist exhibition, and BHM organizer Mary Wilson.Alan Campbell

Dear Editor,

Thanks to the community of Richmond and beyond for supporting Black History Month here. 

Thank you to those who attended the events, the presenters, volunteers, and those who spread the word, businesses which put flyers in their windows, on bulletin boards, and in the News.

Thank you to Mitchell elementary and its students, to Thelma Stogan, our MC Shiraine Haas, to the initiator of Black History Month, Jean Augustine and to Canadian Veterans of Black descent. 

Thanks to Checo and VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir who had us dancing and moving in the aisles with several traditional black songs.

Thanks to our guest speaker, Warren Williams, president of Cupe 15, who talked about his family’s journey to Canada from the U.S. and within Canada. And thanks to the Richmond Public Library for hosting five amazing events.

Mary Wilson

Richmond