The Power of Black Female Leadership | July 7, 2020

The Empire Club of Canada Presents:

The Power of Black Female Leadership…Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Three women, trail blazers in advancing the cause of black women in Canada, politicians from all three levels of government who spent their careers-and indeed their lives- fighting to make it better for black women and indeed all minority women in Canada.

The Empire Club brought together Jean Augustine, Zanana Akande and Beverley Salmon to tell the story of how they fought for equal rights and the necessary legislative and behavioral changes to create a conducive climate for equal rights. In a panel discussion moderated by Gwyn Chapman, these three seasoned politicians will recount the challenges they faced in this regard, and what actually made a difference. They also cast their eyes toward the future and discuss what challenges lay ahead for young black women in this new era of hyper partisanship.

Moderator:

Gwyn Chapman, Special Advisor, Youth Engagement, to Mayor John Tory; Senior Advisor, Economic Empowerment, Anti-black Racism Unit, City of Brampton; TV producer

Panelists:

Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine P.C., C.M., C.B.E., First Black Female MPP, Grenadian-Canadian Educational Administrator; Advocate for Social Justice; Politician

Zanana Akande, First Black Female MPP, Public Service; Educator; Policy Shaper; Community Advocate

Dr. Beverley Salmon, First Black Female City Councillor, Member of the Order of Ontario in 2016 & the Order of Canada in 2017; Community Activist

*The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.*

*Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*