May 2025 Recap
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills for Life (SFL) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially on sale for the highly anticipated 2025 Impact Gala, returning this fall to celebrate the excellence, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians across the country. This year’s gala marks a special milestone as FBC celebrates its first year as a newly registered charity in Canada.
Proceeds from the Gala will directly support FBC’s and Skills For Life’s programming, including its Supports for Student Learning Program and Black Entrepreneurship Program—initiatives that empower Black youth, dismantle barriers to education and employment, and invest in long-term community development.
Stay informed with our monthly recaps!
May 2025 Recap
The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC) and Skills for Life (SFL) is thrilled to announce that tickets are now officially on sale for the highly anticipated 2025 Impact Gala, returning this fall to celebrate the excellence, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians across the country. This year’s gala marks a special milestone as FBC celebrates its first year as a newly registered charity in Canada.
Proceeds from the Gala will directly support FBC’s and Skills For Life’s programming, including its Supports for Student Learning Program and Black Entrepreneurship Program—initiatives that empower Black youth, dismantle barriers to education and employment, and invest in long-term community development.
Stay informed with our monthly recaps!
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✨ Test Your Knowledge ✨
Q1. In what year was Juneteenth officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday?
A) 1865
B) 1965
C) 2003
D) 2021
Q2. Which Canadian artist and community organizer co-founded a movement that shaped national conversations around race, identity, and protest?
A) Rinaldo Walcott
B) Rodney Diverlus
C) Amanda Parris
D) Desmond Cole
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Trivia: d; b
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