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Unity Centre Association for Black Cultures

Unifying, promoting and integrating Black cultures into Canadian society

We must open the doors and we must see to it they remain open, so that others can pass through.

- Rosemary Brown, politician, activist, and Canada's first black female member of a provincial legislature

Who is the Unity Centre Association for Black Cultures?

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In the fall of 2012, a group of like‐minded individuals came together to discuss their dreams and aspirations for BC's Black community. The group acknowledged that while sharing common race and African ancestry, Black Canadians are diverse in terms of culture, religion, and language of origin. That group also recognized that BC's growing and vibrant Black community has strong historical roots in the province, yet its contributions and needs are often overlooked by decision‐makers at every level. And finally, the group identified as a priority the establishment of a Black cultural centre for the community, which was envisioned as becoming a hub or gathering place to:

  • educate and inform ourselves and the broader community about the historical and contemporary contributions of members of the Black community to British Columbian and Canadian society,
  • provide support services to our children and youth, seniors, and newcomers, and,
  • host celebratory and other community events

A space for Black people to come together and foster connection within our community.

UCABC was created to act as a hub with a focus on promoting opportunities for greater collaboration and support amongst organizations within the Black community in British Columbia. Get to know us!

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Unify

Unifying the Black Diaspora and other cultural communities throughout BC
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Celebrate

Celebrating the social and economic contributions of the Black Community in BC
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Prosper

Advocating for the development of a "HUB" for people to gather together

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Black Community Mapping Survey
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The Black Experience Expressed Through The Arts
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UCABC was founded to pursue the goals of unifying, promoting, and integrating Black cultures within Canadian society.

Join UCABC in Making a Difference in the Black Community in BC

Join the UCABC team as we work to unify the Black diaspora throughout BC, while simultaneously celebrating our diversity.

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