Black York Region Youth

We're back by popular demand. Our 2nd annual Black Youth Excellence Gala ✨ 🎓 Scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education & beyond 🎨 Showcasing Black youth artists & fashion designers 🎶 @itsdjlovejones 🍽 Dinner, dancing & grab bags byryouth.ca #BHM

However you wash it, condition it, detangle it, dry it, or style it, don't forget to love it! Gabrielle is oh so proud of her hair, and we hope you are too! #CROWNLove - Sponsored by @Dove

February is Black History Month in Canada —a time to recognize and celebrate the resilience & contributions of Black Canadians, past & present.❤️💚🖤Stay tuned for exciting updates this month! #blackhistorymonth #blackheritage #blackyouth

On September 30, we wear orange to remember Phyllis’ story and the 150,000 Indigenous children like her who were taken from their families, communities, and cultures. Join us tomorrow for ADTL on radio stations across Canada or check out past episodes adaytolisten.ca

Chi-Miigwetch, Tim Hortons! The Orange Sprinkle Donut is back on September 30th. 100% of proceeds will support Indigenous-led organizations across Canada, including DWF. #ReconciliACTION #DoSomething #NDTR

Happy #nelsonmandeladay2025 ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 To a man who fought for human dignity, peace, and the rights of those to be equal. #MandelaDay2025

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🔥 This #IndigenousHistoryMonth, join the Downie Wenjack Fund in honouring the past while looking toward the future. Together, Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples are taking #reconciliACTION to move reconciliation forward. 🔗 Learn more: downiewenjack.ca/events/ihm-202…

This year marks 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), released the TRC Summary Report on June 2, 2015. How far have we come, and what still needs to be done? 📚 Read the TRC's 94 Calls to Action: publications.gc.ca/collections/co… #DoSomething

On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy #PrideMonth!

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Steve Nash as just the second Canadian to ever win NBA MVP.

NACCA is excited to support the next generation of Black leaders through our 2025 Scholarship Program! Eligibility: self-Identifying Blk students in York Region with academic excellence and community service. Deadline: March 31, 2025 Apply Now: Visit naccacommunity.ca/scholarship-aw…

Black Mental Health Week 2025 IS HERE! Join us from March 3-9 as we celebrate Joy as Resistance, centering Black mental wellness through art, discussions, film, and comedy! #BMHW2025 #JoyAsResistance Full details: blackmentalhealthweek.ca

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honour the civil rights leader by reflecting on his legacy of hope and justice. Photo: Jack Lewis Hiller #MartinLutherKingJr #MartinLutherKingJrDay

🎉 Secure your spot at the 37th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala! 🏆✨ 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets on sale now – Help us in honoring students in York Region for their academic excellence and outstanding community engagement. 🌟 👉 Get your tickets today -universe.com/events/37th-an…

Introducing:Black Youth Entrepreneur Panel, panelist!! Come listen to them at @BYRYouth's 2nd Annual Black Youth Market 🛍️🎤 Date: Sunday, August 18th Time: 12:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Bill Crothers SS See you there✨️ #blackownedbusiness #GTA #YorkRegion #blackyouth

Brought to you by youth for youth! Shop black owned businesses this summer at our 2024 Black youth marketplace! 🗓 When: Sunday, August 18th 12PM-4PM 📍Where: Bill Crothers Secondary School Hope to see u there! Please share! #blackOwnedBusiness #GTA #Yorkregion #popupmarket

Definitely didn’t talk about this enough. Josh Liendo is the first black Canadian swimmer to win a medal at the Olympics. A very special moment for Liendo ❤️ #Swimming #OlympicGames

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