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Victoria museum's Black History Month fashion show makes a statement

The Royal B.C. Museum hosted the inaugural 'History, Culture and Fashion' event for Black History Month on February 8, organized by the B.C. Black History Awareness Society and the University of Victoria.
Jamila Douhaibi, executive director of BCBHAS, inspired the event after presenting on Black history at the University of Victoria.
The event featured history capsules about Black pioneers, including Eleanor Collins and Barbara Howard, and guests enjoyed free Caribbean food.
UVic president Kevin Hall emphasized the university's commitment to reconciliation and combating racism, acknowledging ongoing challenges.

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Royal B.C. Museum's Black History Month fashion show makes a statement

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Victoria museum's Black History Month fashion show makes a statement

"Black history is all year round and most importantly, Black history in Canada is also Canadian history"

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Poetry to celebrate Black History

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