Black Cultural Society of P.E.I. gears up for month of events to celebrate community's history

The Black Cultural Society of P.E.I. has many events plannedfor this year's Black History Month, which centres on the theme of creating a new dynamic.

This year'stheme aims toencourage a "new perspective on how black people are seen" on the Island and to embrace the diversity of culture within theblack community, said Tamara Steele,president of the society.

"We're just people, we're here and we're just as fabulous as everybody else," she said.

Identifying contemporary issues affecting women of colour on P.E.I. will be just one of the topics explored throughthe month's events.

"There are different issues depending on who you are, where you come from," Steele said.

For example, she saidblack Canadian women can face different issues than black immigrant woman.

She hopes the events scheduled will helpIslanders better understand and celebrate each other's different experiences.

Events will include drumming workshops, craft workshops and live music.

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