BLACK HISTORY MONTH GALA 2023

"Once you have a clear image of what you want, align yourself with it and go get it." - Gloria Mwange

This year I am determined to walk into rooms I so desperately avoided due to insecurity, anxiety and not knowing my worth. I have a clear vision as to where I am headed and this time to break the ice, I bought tickets to the Black history Month Gala 2023 hosted by Ottawa U students. It was an eye opening celebration because there were so many people my age, older and also younger who came to celebrate blackness! 

This event included the Honorable Michaelle Jean who delivered an amazing speech regarding our community. She reminded us how important it is being around our community and how it lifts us up. 

Mr. Terrence Floyd the brother of the late George Floyd who was unfortunately a victim of police brutality. Mr. Terrence Floyd reminded us that it doesn't just happen to others and is raising awareness that police brutality should end!

Mr. Wes Hall a very well known business man who shared his background about how he became a successful business man and how the passing of the late George Floyd affected his entire view of life and gave him the idea to start a movement regarding black lives matter here in Canada.

and to end the night, the beautiful Phyllisia Ross who is a Haitian Kompa independent artist closed the ceremony by giving us a beautiful performance of her songs. 

This was a beautiful night because I didn't expect myself to be in a room like this. I forced myself to be in the room because I wanted to beat this negative mind and anxious feeling that I do not belong there. This meant something very different to me. 

Dear God,

As my year goes by, remove all shyness, anxiety and especially fear of crowds. Please help me to stand strong on who I am and release every bit of neglect of who I know I am and am becoming. 


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