Cultural Expressions Art Gallery
62 Old Kingston Road L1T 2Z7 Ajax, ON, Canada

Terrific to see our event receiving prominent recognition in today's edition of "By Blacks. Canadian Black Owned Everything". Thanks! Got a minute? Read today's headline article, "23 Black Canadians Making Us Proud Right Now". In this fresh analysis, Rad Dockery states, "The fight against racism and discrimination can be extremely frustrating. But when we take the time to learn more about Black Canadians who are excelling, we are able to develop a greater sense of hope and... motivation." How many of these 23 important Black Canadians can you recognise? http://byblacks.com//1367-23-black-canadians-making-us-pro http://byblacks.com//2172-speak-up-speak-out-our-voices-ma

Interested in a FREE chance to win this beautiful wooden wallhanging, handcrafted by a very talented artisan in Ghana? Sign up now for your FREE tickets to Speak Up! Speak Out! Our Voices Matter! this Saturday (5-8 pm) at J. Clarke Richardson in Ajax. You will receive 5 FREE ballots for this spectacular wallhanging with your FREE admission ticket, but these bonus tickets are only offered to people who pre-register via Eventbrite. Give it a whirl! Click through the registrat...ion now and pick up your free ballots at the event! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-up-speak-out-our-voices-m

View Hallie Ndorley’s original artwork and meet Joe Dickson this Saturday at Speak Up! Speak Out! Our Voices Matter! Big shout out to Ajax-Pickering MPP for inviting me (Esther) to the official Ontario celebration of Black History at the Ontario Legislature. For the past nine years, our annual Black History program in Ajax has promoted diversity, inclusivity, and Black history throughout the region. We worked with Joe to feature Hallie Ndorley and his marvellous artwork at ...the Legislature. Born in Liberia (West Africa), Hallie resides in this region and is certainly an important contributor to our cultural expressions. http://www.hallieaarts.com/meet-hallie/

Read about our upcoming celebration (this Saturday, Feb 20th) at DurhamRegion.Com "Find Your Voice At Black History Month Celebration in Ajax." http://www.durhamregion.com//6274418-find-your/;send=false

Brighten up this overcast Family Day with a get-you-moving song by one of our headline acts, Kandice K*A*S*H. Kandice was the chief songwriter for the theme song, "Reasoning with My Sisters", from the play of the same name! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtQSrJzc29o

So, any guesses as to who will be our 2016 Madiba Award honouree? Join us on Feb 20th @ 5 p.m. to meet our 2016 Madiba Award winner, Mr. Anthony Lue. Anthony’s commitment to use his experience to motivate others embodies our theme of Speak Up! Speak Out! Our Voices Matter! Anthony’s voice matters and his message is clear: Tenacity and resilience I can’t start a day without them. I will motivate, empower and challenge my listeners, as I share the unedited truths of life aft...er tragedy I want to stress that you are important and, with the proper mindset, can achieve victory despite your circumstances. You are the unstoppable force that will create positive change in your life. Join us as we honour Anthony with the 2016 Madiba Award. Anthony embodies Nelson Mandela’s values, visions, and commitment to overcome barriers as this motivated and talented young paraplegic man struggles for twenty-first century freedoms and equality in our world.