Launch of Black History Month 2019 at Victoria B.C's City Hall

“February is a very important month for Black people in Canada as it is the time in which we can share our stories and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who throughout history have been instrumental in shaping Canada’s heritage and identity, making this country the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation that it is today.” —Silvia Mangue, President of the British Columbia Black History Awareness Society

Silvia Mangue, President of the British Columbia Black History Awareness Society. Photo credit: John-Evan Snow of Fotovie for Here Magazine

photo credit: John-Evan Snow of Fotovie for Here Magazine

Alfred Okot Ochen, President of the African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island. Photo credit: John-Evan Snow of Fotovie for Here Magazine

Photo credit: John-Evan Snow of Fotovie for Here Magazine

City of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps (left). Photo credit: John-Evan Snow of Fotovie for Here Magazine

Find out more about Black History Month events going on in Victoria B.C., Canada:

BC Black History Awareness Society

African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island

Productions Pulchérie Mboussi/Victoria African and Caribbean Cultural Society

UVIC African and Caribbean Students Association

Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour