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Black History Month officially recognized in Alberta

Read about the event here http://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/black-history-month-officially-recognized-in-alberta   The official public celebration occurred on Thursday February 2nd, at the Alberta Legislature:   As…

Edmonton MLA David Sheperd successfully pushes for Black History month at legislature

It’s important to recognize the rich history and diversity of black heritage in the province. David Shepherd is set to bring Black History Month to Alberta’s Legislature. The MLA for Edmonton-Centre said Friday he has received…

2016 Mary Burlie Award Winner – Tesfaye Ayalew

The Mary Burlie Award for effective program/and or services to the Black Community & or Community at large

2016 Rosalind Smith Professional Award Winner – Keli Tamaklo

The Rosalind Smith Professional Award for Exceptional and Prolonged service working in a Profession

2016 Rosalind Smith Business Award Winner – Allstyle Finishing & Interiors

The Rosalind Smith Award for Exceptional and prolonged Service from individuals or group from the Black Community Owning and Running a Business.

2016 NBCC Youth Award Winner – Omar Abdullahi

The NBCC Youth Award for achieving academic excellence & or delivering exceptional programs and services in any area of the Black Community or society at large.

2016 NBCC Youth Award Winner – Reakash Walters

The NBCC Youth Award for achieving academic excellence & or delivering exceptional programs and services in any area of the Black Community or society at large.

2016 Fil Fraser Award Winner – Medgine Mathurin

The Fil Fraser Award is presented to an individual or group who has done outstanding work in literary, performing and/or visual Arts

2016 Clarence “Big” Miller Award Winner – Sierra Jamerson

The Clarence “Big” Miller Award is for demonstrating excellence in music (vocal, instrumental performance, composition or instructions

2015 Fil Fraser Award Winner – Sangea African Performance Group

The Fil Fraser Award is presented to an individual or group who has done outstanding work in literary, performing and/or visual Arts