Groundbreaking launch of Afro

Canada June 02, 2026 12:03 PM

Monday marked the official launch of construction for the Afro-Canadian History and Arts Centre in Montreal. The institution is expected to be the biggest of its kind in the country. Elected and community leaders laud the project and point to recent incidents as evidence that a centre celebrating Black culture and contributions is necessary. Phil Carpenter reports.

Groundbreaking launch of Afro

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