Q + A: Jean Augustine on the importance of Black History Month

After immigrating to Canada in 1960, Jean Augustine became the first Black woman to serve as a member of Parliament. In 1995, she was responsible for legislation making February Black History Month. Augustine visited Western University where she was the keynote speaker at an event Tuesday announcing 45 new scholarships for Black students, named after noted Black leaders. This is an excerpt of a longer interview with reporter Heather Rivers Read More