Federal recognition of Emancipation Day ‘shines a light’ on slavery’s legacy, say Parliamentary Black Caucus members
Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard says she will push for the Canadian government to give an official apology for its role in slavery, as well as reparations for African Canadians.
The first federal recognition of Emancipation Day is an important step for racial justice, but more needs to be done at the federal level for African Canadians, according to members of the Parliamentary Black Caucus.
Held on Aug. 1, Emancipation Day marks the day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition ...
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