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Afro Van Connect would like to announce our “Black Space Symposium Virtual” taking place this Summer, July 23 - 25th. We truly believe to change the place we need a space, so we are starting a new conversation. The Black Space Symposium is about creating the infrastructure and spaces we need as people of African Descent to continue to grow, support each other and build our community.  Below are a series of questions and answers describing why “Black Spaces Matter”.

The Black Space Symposium is about being and belonging. Within British Columbia there are no cultural hubs, community infrastructure, or neighbourhoods that directly serve the specific needs of people of African descent. The intention of the Black Space symposium is to create the awareness of the necessity of black spaces, highlight the various resources within our community, and develop practical solutions to alleviate our inequities. The Black Space Symposium will consist of various panel discussions, art exhibitions and music performances. All centred and designed to showcase the black experience.

Please note that subsided tickets are available to any community member who is interested in attending. Please reach out to afrovanconnect@gmail.com for more information.

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