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Amherstburg Freedom Museum kicks off Black History Month with help of Windsor Express By Ron Giofu Black History Month was kicked off last weekend with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum getting help from the Windsor Express to help celebrate. The Express hosted the Sudbury Five Saturday night at the WFCU Centre and while the Five won the game, the museum were also winners as well. Not only was the kickoff of Black History Month celebrated, a portion of ticket sales from the event went to benefit the museum. Long-time Amherstburg Freedom Museum supporter Donald Harris, who will turn 100-years-old this year, was recognized at the game as “Father of the Year” while museum president Monty Logan performed the ceremonial ball toss. Fourtime women’s boxing champion and award-winning coach Margaret SidoroffCanty did the ball delivery. Prior to the Express’ game, there was also a pick-up game featuring some local dignitaries playing and coaching including Essex MP Chris Lewis, Windsor West MP Brian Masse, Express owner Dartis Willis and Windsor Police diversity and recruitment officer Neil McEachrane among others. “This is a great day for the museum, to partner with the Windsor Express to kick off Black History Month,” said Logan. “It’s a great opportunity for the museum to raise money and to celebrate the contributions our ancestors made.” Logan pointed out the celebration of Harris plus the upcoming events the museum is having, including the “Artists of Colour” exhibit and the continuation of their “Freedom Achievers” series with guest speaker Hadiya Roderique, author of “Black on Bay Street.” Roderique will speak on the topic “Freedom in the 21st Century” March 28 at the museum starting at 11 a.m. Logan said the partnership with the Windsor Express was a positive for the museum. “It’s definitely a great day for the museum and a celebration of Black history,” he said. Black Kids in Action and the New Life Fellowship Choir performed at halftime of the game. Black Kids in Action will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor Feb. 26 in a 7 p.m. show. Adults are $25, children are $15. Museum director Phil Alexander noted Dwane Casey, head coach of the Detroit Pistons, helped kick off the Freedom Achievers series last year. He said they are also looking for youth to be mentored, as that is part of the program as well. Alexander noted the pickup game was split into two teams with youth from Walkerville Collegiate Institute joining the other players as well. Lewis said he is a “sports fanatic” and “all about sports” so he jumped at the chance to get involved. “It’s really an honour to be here today,” he said. “Whenever sports, history and
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Essex MP Chris Lewis and Windsor Express owner Dartis Willis share a laugh during a pickup basketball game prior to the Express’ game Saturday night against the Sudbury Five. The Express teamed with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum to host a number of Black History Month events at the game. culture comes together, everyone wins.” Whenever there is a chance to unify people, Lewis added “I’ll be there.” He added it was a good way to showcase the area and to kick off Black History Month at the same time.
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