One of the province鈥檚 biggest sports arenas will light up for Black History Month on Tuesday (Feb. 2).
鈥淚t鈥檚 a time to a time to honour, celebrate and reflect on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians here in British Columbia and across the country,鈥� the arena said in a social media post.
BC Place will light up with a special display today for It's a time to a time to honour, celebrate and reflect on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians here in British Columbia and across the country. Read more:
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In a statement, Premier John Horgan said that the Black Lives Matter movement highlighted how much work remains in fighting discrimination and racism in the province.
鈥溾�淲e know we need to do better as a government in addressing systemic and institutional racism,鈥� he said. 鈥淟et鈥檚 also take the time to learn about Black history and the ways in which Black Canadians have shaped our communities and our province. Together, we can build a brighter future for all British Columbians.鈥�
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