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by Steve Newton on February 1st, 2021 at 1:42 PM 1 of 2 2 of 2
Today the City of Vancouver launched an interactive photomap to mark Black History Month.
According to a press release the web-based project, called Give Them Their Flowers, centres the experiences, hopes, and wishes of 10 Black residents who have made impactful contributions to life in Vancouver. This February will mark the 25th anniversary of the acknowledgement of Black History Month across Canada, says Nya Lewis, director of BlackArt Gastown, the photomap curator. It is an honour to lend artistic expression and voice to celebrating the contributions of Black Vancouver residents. Though we will never be able to shine a light on all the stories of Black excellence and resilience, we can as a city move towards a more supportive and equitable community.