This morning I had the pleasure and honour of attending a virtual celebration of Black History Month with our friends at the African Caribbean Council of Halton. Mayor Krantz read off the council proclamation declaring, as we have the last number of years, February as Black History Month in Milton.
There were so many engaging speakers today ranging from leaders in our Black community to representatives from the school board, Halton Police Chief Tanner, MP for Milton Adam Van Koeverden along with myself and council colleague Sameera Ali.
I wanted to thank the African Caribbean Council of Halton for the kind invitation to join them and others and I look forward to continuing to work with ACCH and to stand in solidarity, advocate for change and look to the future. Black History is Canadian History. Its a continuous process and not just a one time a year thing. Lets all move forward together each and every day.