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Black Canadian women writers (88 P) Pages in category "Black Canadian women" The following 163 pages are in this category, out of 163 total.
In 1850, Canadian black women together with all other women were granted the right to vote for school trustees, which was the limit of female voting rights in Canada West. [69] In 1848, in Colchester county in Canada West, white men prevented black men from voting in the municipal elections, but following complaints in the courts, a judge ruled ...
Daurene Lewis, first Black woman mayor in North America; Glenn Lewis, R&B singer; Lennox Lewis, professional boxer (Olympic gold medallist and three-time heavyweight champion) Leslyn Lewis, politician; Ray Lewis, first Canadian-born Black person to win a medal in the Olympics; Sharon Lewis, journalist; Murray Lightburn, rock singer-songwriter
Federal electoral districts represented by visible minorities during the 42nd Canadian Parliament (2015–2019) marked by party colour. This list comprises persons who belong to a visible minority group who have been elected to the federal House of Commons, legislative assemblies of provinces and territories, and members appointed to the Senate.
Minister of State (Status of Women) (2002–2003) First elected in 1993, she became the first black woman elected to Canadian Parliament. She was born in Grenada and immigrated to Canada in her youth. She also served in Paul Martin's cabinet. [12] Raymond Chan MP for Richmond: 4 November 1993: 8 January 2001: 7 year, 65 days
The Congress of Black Women of Canada (CBWC) / Congrès des femmes noires du Canada, which began in 1973, is a national non-profit organization that "is dedicated to improving the lives of all Black women and their families in their local and national communities."
Pages in category "Black Canadian actresses" The following 134 pages are in this category, out of 134 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Black Canadian women writers (88 P) Pages in category "Black Canadian writers" The following 177 pages are in this category, out of 177 total.