Why wait until Black History Month to support Black-owned businesses in Winnipeg? That's the motivation of the organizers of a block party Saturday in St. Vital, which was aimed at celebrating the vibrancy of the community. A number of Winnipeg's Black-owned businesses and community organizations took part, including food vendors, a real estate agent, a makeup business and a scooter company. Ogo Okwumabua and the Black History Month Celebration Committee organized a block party aimed at supporting Winnipeg's Black community, especially its small businesses. (Thomas Asselin/Radio-Canada)He worked with the Black History Month Celebration Council to put on the block party to build on the momentum that the Justice For Black Lives rally created.

Source: CBC News August 30, 2020 14:03 UTC