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Emancipation Day 2024

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On August 1, Richmond Hill's Central Public Library was brimming with energy as we gathered to celebrate Emancipation Day. Hosted by MP Majid Jowhari, Mayor David West, the @York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities, and the Richmond Hill Public Library, the event was a meaningful tribute to the achievements of individuals of African descent and the important contributions of Black Canadians to our society.



Our community came together to delve into the history of Emancipation Day and reaffirm our dedication to combating discrimination and racism.



A special thank you to all the event speakers:


Dr. Jeffrey K. O. Thompson - Chair of the York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities


@Joshua Dyer - Director, Content & Engagement, Richmond Hill Public Library


maurice james - Superintendent, York Regional Police


Sandra Whiting - Master of Ceremonies, Speaker, Storyteller, Event Host


Nadine Williams - Poet, Author, Arts Educator


Marsha Simone C. - Lawyer, MSC Intellectual Property & Technology Law


@Kasim Jules - Blue Door



And, of course, thank you to Richmond Hill's dignitaries for attending: 


MP Majid Jowhari - MP for Richmond Hill


Mayor David West - Mayor of Richmond Hill


MP Leah Taylor Roy - MP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill


MPP Daisy Wai - Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility and MPP for Richmond Hill


@Councillor Scott Thompson - Ward 2 Councillor for Richmond Hill


@Councillor @Michael Shiu - Ward 6 Councillor for Richmond Hill


Lastly, thank you to our Board Chair, George Vasilache, AMP, Incoming Board Chair, Errol Da-Ré, and Past Chair, Muhammad Kermalli, for attending.


Let’s keep working together to uplift and support one another as we strive to build a more inclusive and equitable Richmond Hill where all entrepreneurs can thrive.





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