August 1st is Emancipation Day.
August 23rd is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
On this day, 191 years ago, people of African descent throughout the British Empire marked the end of more than 250 years of enslavement.
“In 1749, when Halifax was being founded, about 400 enslaved Black people were among its nearly 3,000 residents – 13 per cent of the population. Emancipation Day is an opportunity to learn more about this history. By educating ourselves about the meaning of Emancipation Day, we better understand the necessity of an equal, just and diverse society.” — Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Emancipation Day
It is important that we remember the past and current injustices, racism, and trauma that is suffered by Black People and People of Color.
We ask that you continue to educate yourself and others, support your local community, reflect, and fight for equity.
REFERENCES:
Nova Scotia. (2024, August 1). Emancipation Day Commemorated. https://news.novascotia.ca/…/emancipation-day….
Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada. ( 2024, August 8 ). Celebrations of Emancipation Day National Historic Event. https://parks.canada.ca/…/eve…/celebrations-emancipation