All Surrey Libraries branches will be closed Friday, April 18 for Good Friday and Monday, April 21 for Easter Monday. All branches are open Saturday, April 19, and all branches, except Port Kells, are open on Sunday, April 20.
BC Black History: Resilience Amid Racism
Friday, September 12 2025, 1–2pm
Online
Join us for an informative lecture on Black history in British Columbia.
There is a wealth of Black history in our province, from Vancouver Island’s Governor James Douglas in 1851; to William Allen Jones becoming the first licensed dentist in BC; to 1994 when the BC Black History Awareness Society was incorporated; to today with a thriving Black History Month, permanent and travelling exhibits on Black history, and increased awareness and recognition of Black excellence. This is paralleled with continued inequality and anti-Black racism that started as soon as Black people settled on the unceded lands of this country. This talk will provide more information on Black history in this province and highlight some stories from Surrey, with images and stories that show the vibrancy of Black people, and how our achievements must be celebrated from hundreds of years ago until today.
Presented in partnership with the BC Black History Awareness Society.
An email address is required for registration.
URL
Address
This is an online program.
Contact
Notes
Registration Details
Registration required. Click the link to register.
Event Dates
- –
