Let’s celebrate Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament. Since 1993, Jean has fought for women, low-income families, and people of colour. She’s one of the reasons we observe #BlackHistoryMonth! Who is your local hero?
📷Althea Thauberger
Today, my kid said, ‘mummy! I have a rocket in my pocket,’ and I am not mature enough for this…even when he pulled the pack of rockets (the candy) from his coat. I’m still laughing
The other day, my kids said, ‘wouldn’t it be cool if an Orca became friends with a boy?!’ And I said, ‘Boys! Have I got news for you!’ I’ve been waiting for this moment.
At 16, Yvette Stevens joined the Black Panther Party. She was responsible selling the Black Panther newspaper & helping start the free breakfast program for children.
You might know her by another name: CHAKA KHAN!