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THE FERGIE JENKINS FOUNDATION & BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM |
| BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022 |
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HONORABLE
LINCOLN ALEXANDER |
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WILLIE O'REE |
| WILMA MORRISON |
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SAMPLING OF
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BLACK HISTORY ART |
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CAREERS |
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STARS OF NEGRO LEAGUES |
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FERGIE JENKINS ANCESTRY & FRIENDS |
Black History Month 2022
Scroll down to view our highlighted images of our BH Museum
February 1st we kick off
Black History Month. During Black History Month, we
commemorate, celebrate and recognize the achievements of Black Canadians
from their respective communities. We also recognize their rights to
equal opportunity and freedom from discrimination within Canada. Our nations are
linked in so many ways, most obviously through our borders, which
many African American slaves found freedom by crossing. Our shared
experiences are deeply rooted, and continue today; hence, we celebrate
Black History Month to shine a bright light on the struggles and the
triumphs of Black Canadians and Black Americans of African descent. We
have honored notable people, past and present, who have
helped shape our culture and history.
This year’s theme from
Canadian Heritage is “February
and Forever”. There are many things to look forward to beyond February
, and we look forward to sharing key news and details of activities
and events on social media in the coming months.
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Photos of Willie ORee on display in BH Museum |
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Willie O’Ree Honours & Awards1969 – WHL Second All-Star Team I 1984 – New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame 2003 – Lester Patrick Trophy 2005 – Order of New Brunswick 2008 – Willie O’Ree Place Dedication 2008 – Order of Canada 2008 – Breitbard Hall of Fame 2018 – Hockey Hall of Fame 2020/2021 – Canada Sports Hall of Fame |
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Diversity and Inclusion in Sports
From January 17-18, the Carnegie Initiative, named in honor of
legendary hockey player and social justice pioneer Herb
Carnegie, hosted their inaugural Summit to advocate for
inclusion and acceptance in the sport of hockey. |
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TRIBUTE TO
WILMA MORRISON
Wilma Morrison 'fought passionately' for the preservation of black history in CanadaWilma Morrison contributed greatly to the Fergie Jenkins Foundation Black History Museum....she contributed many items to be put on display for the public to enjoy in Niagara region and beyond.Here are some of the images of items she entrusted to the Fergie Jenkins Foundation Black History Museum....renamed in her honor as the Wilma Morrison Black History Wing.
SAMPLING OF CAREER POSITIONS |
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