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Newmarket-Aurora Black History Month 2026
The Promise We Carry: Collective Strength, Shared Future
“The Promise We Carry” calls us to walk the path our ancestors paved: honouring the sacrifices of those before us while protecting the futures of those yet to come. It reminds us that the work of justice is continuous and shared.
This Black History Month, we will look back at the gains made by freedom fighters, abolitionists and civil rights leaders and examine how their vision lives within us today. We will consider the promises we now carry—commitments to justice, equity, education, health and cultural pride—and how we must uphold them, especially in times of uncertainty.
“The Promise We Carry” is both a reflection and a charge. It speaks to Ujima (collective work and responsibility) and Kujichagulia (self-determination), and to the work we continue to do to resist erasure and boldly affirm the achievements of the Black diaspora everywhere. As we collaborate across communities, we acknowledge that the promise of liberation belongs to all of us. We are charged with carrying this promise forward, ensuring that future generations inherit justice, hope and the freedom to dream, build and thrive.
About Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA)
Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) is committed to the collective work of engaging the African Canadian communities and its allies through program delivery, education, and partnerships, to cultivate an empowered and united Black community in Newmarket.
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