Many events in store for this year's Emancipation Jubilee!Learn about Emancipation in Windsor native Preston Chase's award-winning "Mr. Emancipation: The Walter Perry Story" documentary at Capitol Theatre Windsor. Dine into the weekend at Amherstburg Freedom Museum’s emancipation banquet. After, bring your kids to Leslie McCurdy's children's show and enjoy an evening of African fashion, dance, food, and […]
Presented by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation with funding provided by the Government of Canada and OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers. You’re invited to this year’s Emancipation Jubilee events from July 30 – August 1, 2022!3 days of free, family friendly, fun:Saturday July 30 at 4-11 PM | Caribbean Centre 2410 Central Ave.• Opening Ceremonies• […]
Caribbean Centre2410 Central Ave. • 1-4 PM – Children’s Activities ft. “Harriet Is My Hero” Children’s Show by Leslie McCurdy • 6 PM – Opening Ceremony (special address by Dr. Sharon Burey, Senator)• 7 PM – Fashion Show• 8:30 – 9:30 PM – Rochelle Day & Dusty• 10 PM till late – Black Orchid BandCaribbean & African […]
Sandwich First Baptist Church3652 Peter Ave. • 10 AM – Church Service• 1 PM – Community Conversation • 3 PM – Gospel Concert• 4:30 PM – Sandwich Walking TourBBQ dinners for sale!
Monday, Aug. 7 Emancipation DayJackson Park (Recreational Area)125 Tecumseh Rd. E. • 10 AM – Bring Your Own Food & Drink Casual Family Gathering• 1-4 PM – Fun & Games for All Ages• 1-4 PM – Historic Walking Tours of Windsor’s Legendary Emancipation Celebrations (hosted by Essex County Black Historical Research Society)
