Len

Learning to play the alto saxaphone. Finished my memoir book - Jim Crow Also Lived Here - published by Friesen Press.

[Len @LenParis1]

This is what it looks and sounds like when you change out of your KKK hood and robes and into your sheriff's uniform for a media conference. #RacismStillExists #whitesupremacyisterrorism #DictatorWannabe #RacistInChief #whitesupremacyculture

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD On Nov. 7th, 1775, John Murray, the Earl of Dunmore and Virginia’s royal governor, issued a proclamation offering freedom to enslaved Africans if they fought for the British. Following the Revolutionary War, thousands of Black Loyalists made their way to what is now Canada.

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD Nov. 8th, 1946, Viola Desmond refused to give up her seat in the “white” section of the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, NS. Arrested and convicted of tax evasion, she was pardoned by the Nova Scotia government in 2010 and became the face of the Canadian $10 bill in 2016.

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Apology over KKK costumes at Halloween party doesn’t go far enough, N.S. advocate says | https://t.co/XDjElXcl3D https://t.co/CJI0VYZXwK

[Len @LenParis1]

The Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, put up 20 "Home Town Heroes" banners to honour local military veterans. My dad - Leonard Arthur Paris - served during WWII. #LestWeForget #newglasgow #NovaScotia #Canada
https://t.co/HDncYu8VED

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Government of Canada recognizes Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes as an event of national historic significance. https://t.co/1PdNdqEuPL

[Len @LenParis1]

Last night I had the pleasure in attending Nuit Blanche Toronto 2024. The exhibit - Black In Time - by Donna Paris and David Ofori Zapparoli included photos and audio recordings of Black people from across Canada. #nuitblanche2024 #intheblackcanada #blackhistory #toronto

[Len @LenParis1]

Four years ago this month, I released my memoir - Jim Crow Also Lived Here. The book launch was at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown and amidst all of the anxiety associated with the new pandemic. #JimCrow #RacismStillExists #Memoir #books
https://t.co/inRkDqkSAT

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

Halifax naming street after civil rights champion and 'unsung hero' Dr. Alfred Waddell
https://t.co/RbIZtYbcJx

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD in 1923 Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Jacobs was born in Windsor. He served in the Canadian Army during WWII & later the Air Force. #DYK he was the 1st Black Canadian to reach the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1976 & the 1st Black Canadian to have a career as a Flying Officer.

[Len @LenParis1]

Just in - James Earl Jones has passed away at age 93. Truly one of the greatest actors and voices of all times. R.I.P. 💔💖💫

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Nova Scotia RCMP Apology to African Nova Scotians and All people of African Descent - YouTube https://t.co/7sIT1s93Ul

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Nova Scotia RCMP to apologize to Black community for historic use of street checks - Halifax | https://t.co/XDjElXcl3D https://t.co/YoCnjy9TP4

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Halifax launches new program to combat anti-Black racism | CBC News https://t.co/NlujkcN1Vx

[Len @LenParis1]

Photographs I took at the Canadian National Exhibition Airshow in Toronto, Canada, on Sep 1st, 2024. Excellent airshow with exciting aircraft. #canadianinternationalairshow #cias #cf18demoteam #CF18 #usaf #RoyalAirForceUK #rafredarrows #cfsnowbirds #f22raptordemoteam

[Len @LenParis1]

Tomorrow (August 31st) is the International Day For People of African Descent. See if there is an event or celebration in your neighbourhood.
#UnitedNations #AfricanDescent

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD in 1833 An Act for the Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies, including Canada, received Royal Assent. #DYK this Act took effect on August 1, 1834, but only freed children under the age of six, while others remained as apprentices for four to six years.

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Amherst unveils new monument honouring historic Black battalion that served in WW I | CBC News https://t.co/TM4ITiW6qz

[Sherri Borden Colley @SH_BordenColley]

Halifax names longtime officer as new police chief | CBC News https://t.co/eVOOFx0Dsm

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD in 2001 activist Carrie Best passes away. She started the newspaper, the Clarion, one of the first Black community newspapers in Nova Scotia. The newspaper ran for three years and then expanded into a national newspaper called The Negro Citizen.