Black in Vancouver: Four local writers explore the joy and complexity of being Black in Rain City

Published by The Georgia Straight
February 9th, 2023

What does it mean to be Black in Vancouver? 

It’s a hard thing to answer, even for people in this community. It’s a small community, for sure, but a place is built from its people—all of its people, regardless of how large or small their representation in the larger community.  Black perspectives are a vital part of the city’s cultural fabric, and should be celebrated as such.

In honour of Black History Month, we've asked four local creatives and activists to tell their own stories, in their own words, about what being Black in Vancouver means to them. Not just to celebrate the past, but to take stock of the present, and offer hope for the future.