It has become a tradition over the past eight years during the United Nations International Decade (2015-2024) for People of African Descent to have the Proclamation of February as Black History Month in the City of Oshawa. As well, Dr. Leroy Clarke, President and Executive Director of e-CAMP MENTORing in partnership with various community stakeholders, has been  presenting annually to Council during Black History Month on the United Nations’ selected theme of “People of African Descent: Recognition, Justice and Development”.

2024 is particularly special, being the end of the Decade-long celebration, as well as the City of Oshawa’s Centennial Anniversary. On Monday, February 26th, 2024 at 9:30 AM, we invite you virtually or in person to the City of Oshawa Council Chambers, 50 Centre Street S, L1H 3Z7 to hear a Centennial presentation This is Our Home:  Black History in the City of Oshawa. Stay tuned and connected for our July celebration – A Journey of Diversity: Black Heritage in the City of Oshawa – Past, Present and Future, thanks to the City of Oshawa for a Community Centennial Grant to make this event happen!