Several free and low-cost events will be held in Sarnia-Lambton over the coming weeks in recognition of Black History Month.
The Sarnia-Lambton Local Immigration Partnership (SL-LIP) and the Centre Communautaire Francophone de Sarnia will host virtual and in-person activities.
SL-LIP Social Researcher Tarndeep Singh said virtual events held last year were really well attended so by adding in-person events, they're hoping to gain more interest this year.
"Most of our events are free and we are encouraging all people to come," said Singh.
A couple of free movies will be shown in Sarnia and no registration is required. The Boy who Harnessed the Wind will be shown on February 9 at 5 p.m. at the YMCA Learning and Career Centre and Harriet will be shown at the Sarnia Library Theatre on February 21 at 2 p.m.
Singh said an evening of African cuisine and live entertainment will be held at the Centre Communautaire Francophone de Sarnia on February 18. Tickets are $16.95 and can be purchased online.
A Francophone artist from Montreal, Stella Adjoke, will perform blues and electric SLAM at the Centre Communautaire Francophone de Sarnia on February 24 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and on February 27 at 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Adjoke will also perform at the Sarnia Library on February 25 from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
On February 27, curators with the Buxton Museum will be at the Centre Communitaire Francophone de Sarnia for a presentation from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
A multi-medium arts challenge is also being held this month to encourage youth to express how they feel about racism and discrimination. Contributions to the Anti-Black Racism Arts Challenge will be showcased at the Sarnia Library and at the Centre Communautaire Francophone de Sarnia during the month of February before being moved to other venues across the county.
