Black History Month Celebrations

February 26, 2023 

3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

5-2000 Thurston Drive Ottawa

Theme: Taking steps forward

Meet our Speakers

Councilor Rawlson King, Ottawa's first black City Councilor who represents Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward. He was initially elected in a historic by-election held April 2019 and was re-elected in October 2022.

Clarecia Christie is an International Trade Professional and former political staffer in the Ontario Legislature, with a passion for people, photography, cultural knowledge and women empowerment, promoting international business in the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia and Africa.

Herve Some is an Educator, Board Member of NewLife Project Inc., and tutor at NewLife Tutoring.

Jamila Ahmed is a Therapist, Coach and Equity Consultant and the owner and principal practitioner of Safari Mindset Services. 

Tracy Barry is an author, founder and CEO of GROW Women Leaders & GROW Foundation and leadership strategist who has dedicated her career to helping women, especially immigrants and BIPOC women, access new opportunities in their career.

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