Events

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Exciting News for Black Youth in Montreal!

Are you a Black youth aged 12-17 in Montreal, or do you know someone who is? If so, we have an incredible opportunity just for you! The 2024 Montreal Freedom School is here to offer a transformative experience focused on community involvement, social justice, and the rich histories and cultures […]

Celebrating Memories: Black Family Gathering Photo Gallery

Here to present the “Imagine & Create: A Family Gathering for Black Futures in Montreal” event with our photo gallery! Held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, this family-friendly gathering was a vibrant celebration of Black families and their children. Our event was more than just a gathering; it was a […]

Launch and press conference

The launch of Harambec – Renaissance of the Black Feminist Collective took place on March 8, 2023.The event was held at SHIFT‘s offices at Concordia University.The founders presented their journey and the opportunities that the Harambec initiative is opening up.Following is the video of the press conference and photos of […]

Harambec on @CityNews

“Where we can underline and centre our experiences,” says Marlihan Lopez, co-founder of Harambec, about the black feminist collective in Montreal launched on International Women’s Day. Felisha Adam reports.

Harambec: Reviving the Black Feminist Collective

Abstract: ”Funding from Concordia’s SHIFT Centre for Social Transformation will support the creation of a Black feminist advocacy organization. A new community-based project in collaboration with Concordia aims to restore “the tradition of Black Feminist organizing at Concordia that bloomed in the ’70s and ’80s,” says one of its creators, […]