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Black History 2024 Excellence Awards

  NBCC Excellence Award 2024  For over 30 years, the National Black Coalition (NBCC) has proudly presented the Excellence Award, recognizing and honouring the outstanding achievements of members within our Black community across…
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Black History 2024 Gospel Showcase

On Saturday, February 11, 2024, we hosted our 38th annual Gospel concert at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. This cherished event, made possible through our partnership with TD Bank, was a celebration of our rich history, vibrant…

Dr. Jennifer Njenga – Guest Speaker at the 2023 Awards Banquet

EMBRACE BLACK EXCELLENCE Join NBCC at the closing celebration for Black History Month 2023 We are honoured that our keynote speaker is Dr. Jennifer Njenga MD MPH DRPH CEO & Founder of Canadian Homecare Group, Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum…

Statistics Canada study on Black-owned businesses suggests systemic challenges hold them back

The number of Black-owned enterprises in Canada is growing, but still represent a tiny fraction of the country's business landscape, and they tend to be smaller and less profitable than other businesses. Those are some of the main takeaways…

BHM2022 – Melanin Showcase – ‘Celebrating the Now’

NBCC Edmonton presents Melanin Showcase - Celebrating the Now. A musical series celebrating some of Edmonton's own black artists and community figures. Hosted by Melafrique (@melafrique_) and featuring: The Melisizwe Brothers IP The…

BHM2022 – NBCC Workship Service

Pastor Rohan Samuels and the Freedom Life Church family hosts The NBCC Worship Service 2022 - From Struggle Comes Strength. Presented by The National Black Coalition of Canada - Edmonton Chapter. Visit freedomlifechurch.ca for more from Freedom…

Dr. Miriam Sekandi – Guest Speaker at Annual Awards Banquet

Guest Speaker at this year's event is: Dr. Miriam Sekandi Author | Speaker | Parenting Life Coach | Intercultural Educator | Consultant Dr Miriam Sekandi is an ardent educator who uses both her voice and writing, to lovingly impart wisdom…

Dorothy Drummond

It is with heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of their dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, Dorothy on February 20, 2022 in Edmonton, AB at the age of 88. Dorothy will be sadly missed and forever remembered…
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Racism, Black History & the Future of Black Education in Alberta – MacEwan University

As part of MacEwan University's Black History Month celebrations, the Office of Human Rights, Diversity, and Equity, in partnership with the National Black Coalition of Canada-Edmonton, presents Racism, Black History & the Future of Black…

Reflections on a First Year of ELITE Program for Black Youth Programming

Author: Tom Ndekezi The ELITE Program for Black completes its first year and is now on to the second year of exceptional training, learning, and engagement **** After 16 weeks of programming, 38 work placements, and over 21,000…