Celebrate Black History - Together We Rise Durham: Resistance, Resilience, Possibility

Join us for Durham Region’s Black History Month celebration on February 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax for Together We Rise Durham: Resistance, Resilience, Possibility.

Join us for a celebration of champions who have advanced the well-being of the Black community, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (Dr. ABC) and inspiring performances.

Refreshments will be served.

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🖆 Everyone is welcome! You can register in advance for the Black History Month celebration.

Event Partners

Together We Rise Durham is hosted by The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with Durham Regional Police Service, Canadian Jamaican Club of Oshawa, City of Pickering, DurhamOne, Lakeridge Health, Municipality of Clarington, Ontario Shores, Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce, Town of Ajax, City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby, Township of Brock and Township of Uxbridge.

This event is also partly funded by TC Energy.

About Black History Month

Each year in February, Black History Month is recognized in Canada. This is a time to honour and celebrate the contributions that Black Canadians have made to our country, educate ourselves on Black history and continue to combat anti-Black racism in Canada.