Black History Month: Post 3
Did you know? ….Black History across the Globe (Act 1: Scene 3)
Canada
In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History month….following a motion introduced by the 1st Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament ~ the Honorable Jean Augustine
In February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver (the 1st Black Canadian man appointed to the Senate), introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. Receiving unanimous approval – it was adopted on March 4th, 2008
Read more: Canadian Heritage
