Richmond, BC – Together with Mary Wilson, a passionate local advocate, and the City of Richmond, Richmond Public Library (RPL) is welcoming the community to attend a variety of Black History Month programs and activities for all ages throughout February. The “can’t-miss” event of the series is a talk with Sheila Murray, author of Finding Edward, on Sunday, February 25. Participants can attend either in-person or online.
“In Canada 29 years ago, the House of Commons proclaimed February to be Black History Month,” said Mary Wilson. “The act of gathering together with community to listen, share, learn and act on our history is this year’s theme and is driving how we will honour our heroes this February and all year round, and share our historical and ongoing contributions to Canada.”
Visit the library for a host of other in-person events being offered throughout the month, including:
Visit RPL’s events calendar to browse all Black History Month programs.
If you are looking to learn more about Black history, be sure to explore the library’s Black History Month book lists created by library staff: