"Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the historic 1954 Ottawa delegation led by Donald Willard Moore, this article explores the pivotal moment when 35 Black leaders challenged Canada's discriminatory immigration policies. Discover the legacy of their advocacy and ongoing celebrations, including events by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and the launch of the Wildseed Centre's Liberation Library. Honor the contributions of community stalwarts like Bromley Armstrong, Harry Gairey Sr., and Stanley Grizzle in shaping Canada's civil rights landscape."
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Executive producer and host Amanda Parris spoke with CBC Books about the titles that informed and inspired her new point-of-view documentary series. The 6-episode docuseries is streaming now on CBC Gem.