Find out how these Calgarians changed their city
CBC News Calgary24 days ago
7:40For Black History Month, we take a look at the lasting impact of three Calgarians.7:40 comments
February is Black History Month, and we recognize it by celebrating the contributions that Black Canadians have made to Canada s history and culture.
CBC Calgary is highlighting the legacies of three Black Calgarians who broke barriers, changed the city s history and influenced its present.
WATCH | Find out more about their lives in the video above
Virnetta Anderson became the first Black city councillor in Calgary.(Anderson family, CBC)
When American-Canadian activist and politician Virnetta Anderson was elected to city council in 1974, she became Calgary s first Black municipal councillor.