Pan-African Flag Raising @ The City of Richmond Hill

On behalf of the York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities (YRAACC), I extend sincere thanks to Major David West, Deputy Mayor Godwin Chan, Councillor Joe DiPaola, Carol Davidson, Scott Thompson, Karen Cilevitz, and the City of Richmond Hill staff and Superintendent Kolin Alexander of York Regional Police (YRP) for your support of the Pan-African Flag Raising ceremony.

Your continued engagement and Richmond Hill City Council’s commitment to standing with our community are deeply appreciated. We recognize and value your efforts to learn about and address the ongoing challenges faced by the Black community, including anti-Black racism.

This commitment reflects the spirit and objectives of Richmond Hill’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan (https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/learn-more/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.aspx), and we commend your dedication to creating a more inclusive city for all.

We look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-event-2026-tickets-1977535552070), where we will continue to honour and uplift Black excellence, history, and resilience.

Together, we build stronger communities.

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