A number of events will take place on Tuesday in Toronto to mark the start of Emancipation Month.
to commemorate this important milestone for descendants of enslaved Africans.
At 12:30 p.m., the City of Toronto will host a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering will be held Tuesday afternoon outside Toronto City Hall. The city will also host Black Liberation flag raising ceremonies today outside the Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and York civic centres.The City of Toronto has recognized the struggle for human rights and the rich contributions made by people of African descent and celebrate the abolition of slavery by roclaiming August as Emancipation Month since 2019.
Emancipation Day at Fort York aims to celebrate Toronto’s diverse Black communities through performances, food, music, art, and presentations. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. and all are welcome.
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