Peterborough city councillor, diversity officer to host discussion about Emancipation Day
Trending Stories“Ending anti-Black racism and discrimination is not a one-time project,” stated Ali. “It is work that requires ongoing efforts to address systemic barriers, challenge existing biases, and reimagine our collective culture. We must take a deeper look into how Black people are navigating their belonging in this community through oppression and opportunity, and I will be doing that with councillor Akapo at this Friday’s Instagram Live conversation.
”Elected to council in 2018, Akapo and Stephen Wright are Peterborough’s first Black city councillors. Akapo is not seeking re-election in the fall municipal election, while Wright is running for mayor.“Aug. 1 – now known as Emancipation Day – marks 188 years since Britain’s Parliament voted to abolish slavery across its empire. What was the significance of this event?” stated Akapo.
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