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Cherry Brook, NS

Jamaican Connections

"A cultural night sharing history. Acknowledging the contributions of Jamaicans to our City and Province"


6:30pm
- 10:00pm
Samedi Juillet 14 2012

Venue: Black Cultural Centre
Address: 10 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook, NS
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children under 12 years

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CELBRATING 50 YEARS of JAMAICAN INDEPENDENCE

JAMAICA 50 Halifax in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia presents:

JAMAICAN CONNECTIONS "A cultural night sharing history. Acknowledging the contributions of Jamicans to our City and Province."

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

DR. AFUA COOPER: Scholar, Author and Poet. James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University

DR. BURNLEY "ROCKY" JONES: Lawyer and Human Rights Activist

Performance by SHAUNTAY GRANT: Nova Scotian Writer, Spoken Word Performer, Broadcast Journalist and Muscian. Third Poet Laureate of Halifax (2009-2011)

Saturday, July 14th, 6:30pm, Black Cultural Centre, 10 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook, NS

Admission: $10 adults, $5 children under 12 years

Tickets can be purchased at Caribbean Twist Retaurants:

- 3081 Gottengen Street, Halifax, NS

- Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS

Refreshments will be served.

Contact Jascinth at (902) 433-3013 or Jam50halifax@gmail.com for information on this and upcoming events.

JAMAICA 50 - A NATION ON A MISSION

 

 

Organizer:Jascinth (902) 433-3013 or Jam50halifax@gmail.com

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