NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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County of Simcoe Warden Basil Clarke has proclaimed Feb. 1 to 28, 2023 as Black History Month across our community and encourages all citizens to participate in educational activities related to and honouring the significant role that Black people, both past and present, have played in shaping Simcoe County and its values.
Each year, Black History Month offers an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of so many leaders and pioneers. The Simcoe County Archives has assembled a number of resources entitled Researching Black History in Simcoe County, which can be found on their website.
The Simcoe County Museum will also be hosting a virtual lecture series throughout the month, featuring expert guest speakers and local historians. This series will begin on Feb. 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. with a presentation by Dr. Afua Cooper entitled The Voice of the Fugitive: Henry Bibb and the Beginning of the Black Press in Canada, with additional presenters and topics to include preserving Black history in Ontario, along with slavery and emancipation in Canada. Full details, including how to register, can be found at www.museum.simcoe.ca.
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