Emancipation Day 2018
Date and time
Location
Artscape Sandbox
301 Adelaide St. West Toronto, ON M5V 2E8 CanadaDescription
Ontario Black History Society Freedom Festivals:
On August 1st, 1834 – The Slavery Abolition Act, also known as 'Emancipation Day', secured the freedom of people of African origin throughout the British Empire which included Canada! Join the OBHS in our annual celebration of freedom with a series of events. This event will take place on Wednesday August 1st at Artscape Sandbox at 6:00pm.
Come out and enjoy remarks from our Keynote Speaker, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard and talented artists from the city. We will also be screening a preview of the upcoming Marcus Garvey Film, by Roy Anderson, you don't want to miss out! There will also be musical performances to look forward to and light refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon.
Ontario Black History Society
10 Adelaide Street, East, Suite 402
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1J3
Tel - 416-867-9420
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The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is a non-profit registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage.