The day is also sometimes called Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day. So, why are people marking Juneteenth in Vancouver? He is a spokesperson for Black Vancouver, which is organizing Friday's Freedom March. Clement Isanganino is a spokesperson for Black Vancouver which is organizing Friday's Freedom March. While protesters are marching in Vancouver, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association have agreed to shut down cargo operations at B.C.

Source: CBC News June 19, 2020 13:52 UTC