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• What does Black History Month mean in Chatham-Kent?

  As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, learn why the month is important to Chatham-Kent in this video collaboration with Chatham-Kent Community Attraction and Promotion, Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum, Ontario Heritage Trust (Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History), Buxton's Next Generation, Lambton Kent District School Board, Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership, and Chatham-Kent Police Service.

  Watch the video on Living CK's Facebook page.

  
  

  Learn about local events to celebrate Black History Month in Chatham-Kent on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice website.

  
  

• Giveaway for Black History Month!

  Win tickets to the upcoming performance of FREEDOM! The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music at Capitol Theatre or free entry to one of the three Black Historic sites in Chatham-Kent!

  
  

  In honour of Black History Month, the Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) team is partnering with Capitol Theatre, Living CK, Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, Buxton's Next Generation, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum, and the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History to giveaway tickets to the February 12th performance of FREEDOM! The Spirit and Legacy of Black Music and tours to each of the 3 nationally significant sites.

  
  

  Enter to win a prize pack just by participating in our quiz on local Black history!

  
  

  Winners will be randomly selected from all entries received and will NOT depend on the number of correct answers. Don't forget to enter your contact information at the end of the quiz!

  To learn about local events happening for Black History Month, visit the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice website.

  Please reach out to the Municipal DEIJ team if you have any questions or comments.

  
  

  Thank you to our partners for this collaboration!