Black History Month at RRC Polytech!
Students are invited to show their support for Black History Month by attending a community event that RRC Polytech is sponsoring, entitled Supporting the Winnipeg Black Collective: Action Vision & Change on February 16th.
Featuring a keynote address by Canada’s award-winning Black Justice Strategy Co-author, Zilla Jones, BMA, JD, the social gathering will encourage audience members to dance, sing and contribute to a thought-provoking panel discussion on the Black experiences in Winnipeg, empowering Afro-Caribbean Black (ACB) community members, and supporting local Black Businesses and Initiatives. The third annual event is organized by the Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) and the University of Manitoba Black Alliance (UMBA).
RSVP is required as space is limited.
Here is a summary of the event details:
- Date: FEBRUARY 16TH, 2024
- Time:
- 5:00p-6:00p: Black business showcase
- 6:15p-7:15p: Dinner
- 7:30p- 9:30p: Main Event
- Location: Fort Richmond Collegiate- 99 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3B3
- Cost: None
- Registration: there’s a website link and QR code in the attached poster
For those students who don’t live in Winnipeg, there’s an option to join the event through a live stream.
