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

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Black History Month celebration, Together We Rise Durham: Resistance, Resilience, Possibility returns on February 5, in-person, at the Audley Recreation Centre in Ajax.

The celebration will feature a keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (Dr. ABC), performances and a celebration of champions, including awards for community champions.

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

This event is partly funded by TC Energy.

When: February 5, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Road in Ajax, Community Room.

Why: During Black History Month we acknowledge the challenges Black people have overcome, applaud the contributions Black people have made and celebrate the work being done by the Black community across Canada and Durham Region.

Notes: This celebration is open to the public. You can register by January 31 for this event.  

More information is available at durham.ca/BlackHistoryMonth.

Members of the media are invited to attend. Please RSVP to CorporateCommunications@durham.ca.

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For media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications.