Black history month

Where's the Party in Black History Month?

Tim McSorley — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:00:30 +0000

Black Panther Party remains "misinterpreted, contentious, and underrepresented"

TORONTO–Of all the civil rights leaders and Black power groups to emerge during Black History Month discussions, events, festivities, and forums, the Black Panther Party remains one of the most misinterpreted, contentious, and underrepresented figures of the tumultuous 1960s Black Movement.

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People's History of the Coast Salish Territories: Hogan's Alley

mzoghi — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:54:25 +0000

On Friday, Feb 25, at an event organized by Westcoast Sheen and Rhizome Cafe, the Vancouver-based writer and poet Wayde Compton spoke about the multi-racial neighbourhood that was once upon a time located where the Georgia Viaduct is situated now before getting dismantled by the city in the name of renovation and progress, the effect of whi

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Community Speaker Series: Black History Month -- After Canaan

mzoghi — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:53:26 +0000

Titre secondaire:

with Wayde Compton and Ros Salvador (BCPAIC) and DJ Static

Ve Fév 25

ville:

Vancouver, BC

Lieu:

Rhizome Cafe

Adresse:

317 East Broadway Vancouver, BC

Coût:

By donation

le contact de l'organisatrice:

http://www.westcoastsheen.com/

Compton.jpg

Lien:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190645287625682&index=1

Westcoast Sheen and Rhizome Cafe are hosting this event to learn about the history of Black communities in Vancouver in honor of Black History Month. Featuring poet/historian Wayde Compton, an update from attorney Ros Salvador on the case of the Khaira workers, and DJ Static.
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