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That s why it s important for us to have conversations about it happening.
Samantha Nyinawumuntu was coordinating the event for BCRC on February 18. It was planned as a precursor to the organization s big virtual event coming up in March, a job fair meant to connect members of Montreal s English-speaking Black community with possible job opportunities. I think the main reasons that it happens at events such as this, where the specific topic is to highlight Black individuals who are doing something in their communities, is to make us stop, she said. For us, during the meeting, we got them out and kept going. We re here and we re here to stay.
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How this community leader helped create institutions to combat racism
Clarence Bayne is a lifelong educator, and has been active in Montreal’s Black and Caribbean community for decades. He created or has been involved with a number of groups that attempted to create better opportunities for Black people.
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Clarence Bayne founded the Black Theatre Workshop, a renowned Black theatre company based in Montreal, as well as many other groups since coming to the city in the 1960s. (Julian Haber)
CBC Quebec is highlighting people from the province s Black communities who are giving back, inspiring others and helping to shape our future. These are the Black Changemakers.