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Celebrating Black Excellence: Panel Discussion

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Join us for this Simcoe-wide library initiative to celebrate local Black excellence and hear from leaders in our communities.

Join, Get Inspired, and Learn Together @ BPL

The Barrie Public Library has joined forces with six other libraries (Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth, Orillia, and Ramara) to offer this panel discussion. 

Join: Please register. Prior to the start of this registered program, you will be sent an email with the Zoom link. We ask that all participants conduct themselves respectfully as they would in-person. This session will not be recorded. 

Learn: This is an opportunity to celebrate the creativity and vibrancy of the Black community in our region.

Video Conference Programs:  

Allows you to enjoy real-time video chat with library staff and other registered participants. This virtual program requires registration, an email address, and access to a laptop, tablet, or mobile device.

Registration is required: Click on the “Register” box in the top left corner to confirm your attendance. Please note that you will be sent an email with the Zoom conference link prior to the start of the program. You will need this link to join the program. 

Meet our Panelists: 

Cheryl Blondell-King: Laywer 

Deanne Rose: Canadian professional soccer player & gold medalist

Dwayne Morgan: spoken word artist

Reg Sheffield: entrepreneur

Rita Shelton-Deverell: scholar, author, and media/theatre artist

Sean George: artist, art educator, and cultural worker

Shanika Edwards: founder, Shak's World

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