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February 26, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Peter Richardson,
Local Journalsim Initative Reporter
Mono’s Council heard a strong and informative presentation from Alethia O’Hara Stephenson, president of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) on Tuesday (Feb. 23) during their regular meeting.
Established in June of 2020, the Association was initiated primarily, to support the ever-growing Black population in Dufferin County.
Black people, including those of African descent as well as individuals from the Caribbean and the Latin diaspora represent the largest visible minority group in the County. Currently they form 3 per cent of the total population.
O’Hara Stephenson notes that this, “sets the stage for the need to have an established Association that can advocate and represent, the needs of the Black community Dufferin County.”
February 18, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Paula Brown,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Amaranth Mayor Bob Currie is again facing controversy, following comments made during a Dufferin County Council meeting.
The racially insensitive comments were made during County Council’s meeting last Thursday (Feb. 11) following a presentation fromDufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) president, Alethia O’Hara Stephenson.
O’Hara Stephenson, in her delegation to councillors shared some accomplishments that have been made in the last year since Black History Month was proclaimed for the first time in Dufferin County. She included highlights such as the raising of the Pan-African flag in Dufferin, Shelburne, and Orangeville as well as other events such as the Museum of Dufferin (MOD) and DCCBA Solidarity event.
February 11, 2021 · 0 Comments
By: Paula Brown,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Museum of Dufferin (MOD) launched a new digital exhibit this week in celebration of Black History Month.
To honour the month in the community, MOD has partnered with the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association (DCCBA) to launch the exhibition, called “Solidarity in My Community.” The digital exhibit displays submitted works from artists and students across Canada, showing how they see solidarity in their community.
“During these unprecedented times we have witnessed the overwhelming cries to address Anti-Black Racism, Systemic Discrimination and Social Justice Reform worldwide following the death of George Floyd,” read the description for the exhibit.