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Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, at the 2026 Black History Month Celebration

 On February 4th, 2026, I had the privilege of joining Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with notable political leaders and members of the Black community in Ottawa, to celebrate Black History Month. This year's theme is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations - From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries." It focuses on recognizing the contributions, leadership, and resilience of Black Canadians, while reflecting upon their past, present, and future. Among the esteemed guests were Hon. Jean Augustine, the first Black female Member of Parliament in Canada and a pivotal figure in establishing Black History Month in the country; Hon. Ahmed Hussen; Hon. Shafqat Ali; Hon. Marjorie Michel, Member of Parliament and Minister of Health of Canada; Greg Fergus, the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons; and many others.

Click on the link below to watch the Prime Minister's speech on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MglSCzDgcpw

By Nekpen Obasogie







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