Black in BC
Date | Day | Time | Location |
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February 1, 2024 | Thursday | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Surrey Arts Centre |
On behalf of the Surrey, BC-based registered charity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, you are invited to the Black in BC event, February 1, 2024, at 3–7 pm, at the Surrey Arts Centre.
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵFashion is producing the fashion show at DiverseCity's Black in BC. Featuring ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵalumni designers House of Plethora, Rome X and Lana Argatoff, and local designers Kate & Frances and Oge Ajibe.
Launched in 2023, the empowering Black in BC event connects Black professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and youth, along with individual and organizational allies to:
- Celebrate the achievements, cultures and contributions of Black Canadians
- Recognize and honour Black history in Canada
- Inspire dialogue, learning and support for Black achievement
- Advance equity and excellence for Black British Columbians including new immigrants and refugees
The free event will include hosted traditional African cuisine, musical performance by Rafikis Band, a drumming and dance performance, a panel discussion with local Black leaders, and our inaugural Black Brilliance Awards.