AfriCanadianCongress

We have a simple, but robust mission: to empower people of African ancestry through education and advocacy

[EMPOWER Strategy Group @EMPOWERsg]

We're excited to share that @amy2pt0 will be keynote speaker at the Greater Golden Horseshoe Diversity Awards, Oct. 30 @Shelley_AGH Amy is a dedicated advocate for #equity & #inclusion Tickets https://t.co/etD3f9FvxB. #Inclusion #DiversityAwards @TheSpec @CBCHamilton

[AfriCanadianCongress @BlackHamOntCom]

You are invited to a community conversation to provide input on the City's plan to honour Sophia Burthen Pooley. In Person session- November 30 at 6:30 pm. 423 King E. Online session will be on Dec 4, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
 https://t.co/yaO1XCT8pA

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Bringing community together to celebrate seniors month in #Hamont . #accaseniors. Thanks ⁦@MatthewGreenNDP⁩ @cityofhamilton⁩ ⁦@nannymaroon⁩ #seniorsmonth #diversity #equity #Blackseniorsmatter ⁦@CBCHamilton⁩ ⁦@TheSpec⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/enEVTBNbdN

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Thank you to all our speakers and presenters at the 3rd annual seniors empowerment forum celebrating #seniorsmonth #dringridwaldron @McMasterU @TherapyForfieh @debbienicholsskerritt @dribbyimole #constableryanclarke

[Cameron Kroetsch @CameronKroetsch]

The results of the complaint I filed with the @cityofhamilton's Integrity Commissioners are in - police board members cannot, in fact, vote on the police budget if they have immediate family on the force. I've been saying it for years. Glad to have it in black and white. #HamOnt

[Sarah Jama @SarahJama_]

To everyone mad in the comments:

1) Your anti Black racism is showing. I'm the first Somali woman elected in Canada. There is nothing wrong with me reaching out to @IlhanMN

2) I have tons of meetings booked with local electeds as well.

3) I don't give in to bots or bullies.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1959, 69 black boys were padlocked in their dormitory at school and it was then set on fire.

21 burnt to death while 48 managed to escape.

A THREAD.

[Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) @HCCI1]

This evening @ACCAHam members celebrated the reopening of 423 King Street building, after renovations last year.
HCCI, @djnontario & @HamOntCBN are tenants in the building. We look forward to continuing to utilize this space as a community centre for all #HamOnt residents.

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Thanks to the federal government’s Supporting Black Community Initiative for supporting the renovations of our community hub. @GregFergus @MatthewGreenNDP @BlackHamont @jcaontario

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

We’re pleased to have worked w/ several Black-led orgs to launch the City’s first #BHM initiative “We are Hamilton…Black History Remembered” featuring 16 Black ppl who have made tremendous contributions to #HamOnt 🙏 @AndreaHorwath for continuing this work @FredEisenberger

[AfriCanadianCongress @BlackHamOntCom]

Thank you @AndreaHorwath. We look forward to continuing our dialogue and develop action steps to Dismantle ABR.

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Thank you ⁦⁦@AndreaHorwath⁩ for your commitment to ensuring that Black History is celebrated by the City of Hamilton. Shout out also to ⁦⁦@FredEisenberger⁩ who supported the early stages of this history making initiative. ⁦@TheSpec⁩ ⁦⁦@AM900CHML⁩

[City of Hamilton @cityofhamilton]

Check out these banners along James Street! We honour and celebrate the historical contributions and achievements of Black Hamiltonians who have helped to shape our city, our communities, and our country. The banners will be on display until the end of February.

[Andrea Horwath @AndreaHorwath]

The Black community has contributed so much to the legacy and cultural diversity of #HamOnt — from education to justice, to housing, and the homelessness crisis, Black Hamiltonians have continued to lead the way in the struggle for justice, equity and change. #hamiltonbhm2023 2/3

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Looking forward to seeing you today! Register https://t.co/GzmkDx44je #lincolnalexanderday #mlkjrday

[ton @watdaaahel]

@PopBase This.😂 Y'all should watch the dcoumentary of Ms. Dionne Warwick, Don't Make Me Over. It's worth it and you'll see how she became the blueprint of pop.

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Having some fun with #SANTA #childrenschristmasparty

[AfroCanCarib @ACCAHam]

Today is #GivingTuesday…Join the global movement, and GIVE to organizations that are making a difference including ours. We look forward to your charitable support.  https://t.co/qxkQ271tE8 or e-transfers to [email protected]

[Maria Felix Miller @mfelix_miller]

Words matter. I am proud to stand with 13 other councillor-elects, trustee-elects, council candidates and trustee candidates in signing on to this open letter calling for @TheSpec to make amends for their anti-Black racism. #JournalisticIntegrity #HamOnt

[AfriCanadianCongress @BlackHamOntCom]

@JML_Planner @voteloomis @keaninloomis Yes it did. Thank you for putting your name forward, though.