Stories of Resilience + Challenge in WOKE WO/MEN | Black History Month Ed.

Join US on Friday, February 26th, 2021 from 6:30 - 9:30pm, as we celebrate and honour the wisdom, stories and voices of our Black community leaders.

Created and Hosted by Selam Debs and Carla Beharry who have curated a night of speaking, music, DJing, dance & spoken word - A tribute to our African and Caribbean cultures and communities.

After years of education, advocating and standing up for justice, this is a night of warmth and uplifting celebration.

Gracing our stage with personal stories of overcoming adversity, cultivating inspiration and finding mentorship are five speakers, spanning generations and cultures, not to be missed.

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Speakers:

DR. KATHY HOGARTH

DR. CHRISTOPHER STUART TAYLOR

NICOLE BROWN-FAULKNOR

UMI MOHAMMED

DR. FUNKE OBA

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Also Featuring:

Trisha Abe | Artwork + Poster Design

Good Company Productions | Audio + Video

Utamika Van Zyl | Event Host + Moderator

Jon Corbin | DJ

Tawheed Musa | Dancer

Jaleel Debs | Spoken Word

Rufus John | Musician

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Hosted By:

Carla Beharry + Selam Debs | Co-Creators: WOKE WO/MEN Speaking Events + The Antiracism Community Collective:

SELAM DEBS: https://www.selamdebs.com

CARLA BEHARRY: https://www.infiniteoceans.com/woke-events

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Sponsors:

Wilfred Laurier Women Entrepreneurship Centre (WEC)

Black Lives Matter Waterloo Region

Sidewalk Beer Shop + Third Moon Brewery