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To recognize Black History Month, the Richmond Public Library is offering a number of virtual events.
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Library marks Black History Month with virtual events program
Published 2:12 PST, Tue February 1, 2022
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February is Black History Month, and the Richmond Public Library is offering a number of programs and resources for people of all ages.
To kick off the month of programming, today at 5 p.m. the library is sharing the Canada Post unveiling of this year’s Black History Month commemorative stamp. Find out more and register to watch online.
Together with local advocate Mary Wilson and the city, the library plans to welcome the community to virtual events all month long. Registration is required for all programs.
“This year's focus is the amazing contributions of people of African descent to the province of BC,” says Wilson. “Share with us in celebration of the history and stories of some of our historic unsung local heroes who helped make BC the extraordinary province that it is. Get to know Sir James Douglas, John Sullivan Deas, Sylvia Stark, and others.”
- On Feb. 10, join Fran Morrison of the BC Black History Awareness Society for an informative presentation on B.C.’s Black Pioneers: Economic, Political and Social Influences. Register online.
- On Feb. 13, contribute to public knowledge and awareness of B.C. Black history by participating in the Unsung Heroes Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Register online.
- On Feb. 24, take part in the first meeting of a new book club that will continue throughout 2022. The club, called Each One, Teach One, focuses on books by Black Canadian authors. The first event will discuss Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. Register online.
- Storytimes on Feb. 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 will be featuring books by Black authors and illustrators with guest readers from the Richmond Black community. Visit the library’s events calendar to find out more and to register.
Those looking for more reading options this month can explore these thoughtfully prepared Black History Month book lists:
- Canadian books for children.
- Canadian books for teens.
- Canadian fiction and poetry for adults.
- Canadian non-fiction, biographies and memoirs for adults.
For more information, visit the library’s website or speak to a library staff member.
Additionally, the city has again proclaimed February as Black History Month, an important step for the municipality and for Black community members. View the proclamation here.
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