2025 Black History Month Celebration

Black History Month Celebration

Celebrating Black History Month an event by the Town of Shelburne DEI Committee

Join us for a free event at Grace Tipling Hall in Shelburne—everyone is welcome!

Presenting Tracy Lee “And Then What Happened: Untold Stories from the Underground Railroad.”

Tracy blends her passion and purpose in an educational, interactive, and music-filled presentation of 'And Then What Happened…'—a captivating exploration of Black Canadian history's untold stories. With the help of her husband, Robbert Kramer, genealogists, historians, and years of research, Tracy brings her ancestors' journey to Canada via the Underground Railroad to life through music, storytelling, and a compelling keynote presentation.

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Tracy shares these extraordinary stories.

Featuring Joy Akinkunmi - Discovery Awards Youth Recipient

Inspired Nova Scotia teen creates automated pill dispenser

Motivated by a family member with dementia, Grade 11 student Joy Akinkunmi developed an automatic pill dispenser. This innovative device features adaptive safety mechanisms to help dementia patients stick to their medication regimens.

Joy will deliver her presentation virtually from Nova Scotia, followed by a question and answer session.

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Door will open at 1:30pm
Location: Grace Tipling Hall, 203 Main St E, Shelburne

Tickets: FREE - Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation to benefit Shepherd's Cupboard (Shelburne Food Bank).

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