Emancipation Day “Underground Freedom Train” Ride

Emancipation Day “Underground Freedom Train” Ride

Departs Annually in Toronto on July 31st at 11:00pm The Emancipation Day "Underground Freedom Train” Ride is symbolic of the role of the Underground Railroad within Canada's history. This train ride is a recognition of the historic date of Emancipation Day on August 1st when slavery was abolished in…
February 26, 2020Posted inPrograms

Glasgow-Caribbean Centre for Development Research

Glasgow University in Scotland will pay £20 million over the next 20 years in slave trade reparations. The fundswill be used to support the Glasgow-Caribbean Centre for Development Research, a joint initiative between theUniversity of the West Indies and Glasgow University.
February 26, 2020Posted inIn The News

United Nations IDPAD

Government of Canada awarded $25 million dollars over five years in recognition of the United Nations IDPAD for projects and capital assistance to celebrate, share knowledge and build capacity in Black Canadian communities.
February 26, 2020Posted inIn The News