Upcoming events.
BLACK HISTORY & FUTURES MONTH
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BLACK HISTORY & FUTURES MONTH 〰️
BLACK HISTORY
& FUTURES MONTH
Celebrate Black History & Futures Month with HAS on February 8, at "Sankofa: Return to Joy," an evening dedicated to honoring the culture and resilience upheld by Black communities across the diaspora. Witness the first public reveal of the Hogan's Alley Commemorative Coin — a moment for us to reflect on, and celebrate our journey toward a future rooted in joy! This free event hosted by the amazing Acacia Gray will be filled with music, dance, delicious food, drag, and much more.
If you are hosting a Black History/ Futures Event and want to be featured on our community calendar, please stay connected for the submission form coming soon!
full Event Calendar Below
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Black History and Futures Month Group Art Exhibition ( Feb 5th - 28th )
Join us on Wednesday Feb 5th at 5:30 - 7:30PM for our Black History and Futures Month Art Exhibition Opening reception.
This is a group show between Artists Tolu Ayoka , Karine Zamor and Black Out Collective. Each Artist / Artist group will be showcasing something different. The Exhibit will be open February 5th and will be up until the 28th of February. The 3 Artists / Artist group will also be apart of an Artist talk in the gallery on Wednesday Feb 19th from 5:00-6:30PM. After the Artist talk we will continue the celebrations at the 55+ Centre, feel free to join us.
Our location is 1661 Napier Street and the gallery in located inside the Vancouver Public Library Britannia space. We hope to see you all at our Black History and Futures Month celebration.
Illustration for the poster by iris Houngbo
Let's Talk Housing
Join Alegria Sol in collaboration with has for an Edmunds community conversation in honour of Black History Month.
Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence 2025
DIVERSEcity signature event celebrateing the surrey Black community
For 2025, we’re kicking off Black History Month with our third annual event on February 7, 2025, in Surrey, BC.
The free event features inspirational speakers, food, music and dance, bringing more than 200 guests from Surrey and Metro Vancouver to celebrate Black talent, cultures and achievements in Canada, while creating space for connection and learning.
Highlights
We are pleased to welcome back master of ceremonies Michael Newman, of Global BC fame, to guide our event featuring:
Keynote speech by poet Elliott Slinn
Music and dance entertainment by Ndidi Cascade
Traditional cuisine
Black Brilliance Awards
And more!
Getting here by transit
From Surrey Central or King George Skytrain station, take the R1 Newton Exchange or 321 bus to the King George/88 Avenue stop and walk 5 minutes to Surrey Arts Centre.
Exhibitor tables
We are offering free exhibition tables to local Black organizations, businesses and artists. Interested in exhibiting? Learn more here.
sankofa:return to joy
Celebrate Black History & Futures Month with the Hogan's Alley Society at "Sankofa: Return to Joy," an evening dedicated to honoring the vibrant culture and resilience upheld by Black communities across the diaspora.
places that matter:vhf community fair Heritage BC
Celebrate Black History & Futures Month with the Hogan's Alley Society at "Sankofa: Return to Joy," an evening dedicated to honoring the vibrant culture and resilience upheld by Black communities across the diaspora.