Start of Black History Month marked in Fredericton

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Chilly temperatures didn’t freeze out people looking to celebrate the start of Black History Month in Fredericton.

Flag raised in front of provincial legislature

CBC News

· Posted: Feb 01, 2025 4:09 PM EST | Last Updated: 6 hours ago

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People raise a Pan-African flag in front of the provincial legislature to kick off Black History month. (Victoria Walton/CBC)

Chilly temperatures didn’t freeze out people looking to celebrate the start of Black History Month in Fredericton.

People gathered in front of the provincial legislature to raise a flag marking the start of the celebrations.

Nurudeen Elegbede, president of the Nigerian-Canadian Association of New Brunswick, said the event was about looking toward the future as much as the past.

“It’s enough for us to celebrate our ancestors, but yet we need to create a promising future for the Blacks and brown,” said Elegbede.

Adedoyin Tope-Daramola, who moved to Canada from Nigeria two years ago, said the city should celebrate the diverse cultures of everyone who lives in the region.

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Nurudeen Elegbede, president of the Nigerian-Canadian Association of New Brunswick, said the event was about looking toward the future as much as the past. (Victoria Walton/CBC)

“Let’s celebrate the different spices and colours that we bring here,” said Tope-Daramola. 

“It’s something that should be celebrated as long as we can celebrate it.”

Doyin Somorin said Black History Month is very significant for her.

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