Come join us for an afternoon of Black Empowerment and Black Excellence with speakers of Black/African/Caribbean descent who will share their professional, personal, and community experiences and stories. Let’s celebrate these Black Sheroes + Heroes for shining the light on truth and illuminating the path forward for us to become active allies in dismantling Anti-Black Racism at individual, institutional and systemic levels. We will also hear from Capilano University students on their learnings and perspectives on the importance of honouring Black History Month.
Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Capilano University, Lecture Theatre, Cedar Building, CE 148.
Panel Presenters:
Lama Mugabo: Founder - Building Bridges with Rwanda
Ray Williams: Co-Founder - Black Farmers Collective
Richard Gilbert: Award-winning Journalist
Susan Romeo-Gilbert: Instructor, School of Business - Capilano University
Student Panel Presentations
