Celebrating Black Americans and Canadians
, a time to reflect on and celebrate the incredible Black people across North America who have shown us the power of pride, determination, and resiliency.
In 1995 in Canada, a motion was passed by politician, Jean Augustine, to recognize Black History Month in February. Today, Canadians define this festivity as a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians and those who have contributed to making Canada the compassionate and culturally diverse country we know today.
There are several notable Black Canadians to celebrate in British Columbia . Harry Jerome from Prince Albert, B.C. competed in the 1960 and 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. Jerome won the bronze medal in the 100 metre in 1964. Throughout his 14 years of competing, Jerome set seven world records and was named B.C.’s Athlete of the Century in 1971. Jerome’s iconic statue stands along the seawall at Hallelujah Point in Vancouver’s Stanley Park.
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