The passing of a great man

by urbanalliance, posted in News

On behalf of Urban Alliance on Race Relations we would like to express our condolences to  friends, family and all the community affected by the recent passing of Charles Roach (September 18, 1933-October 2, 2012).  He was an amazing champion human rights and a powerful voice for equity.  Mr. Roach, will be missed.

The Urban Alliance on Race Relations will present a posthumous human rights awards in tribute to the lifelong anti-racism work of charles Roach at our Awards Dinner on October 24th at St. Lawrence Hall.

 

The TRC Shared Perspectives – An Evening of celebration of cultures
The TRC Shared Perspectives – An Evening of celebration of cultures showed the deep connection between African Canadians and Aboriginal/First Nations People. Pictured L-R The Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, Gary Pieters, President of the Urban Alliance o Race Relations June Roach, Charles Roach (Seated), The Hon. Frank Iacobucci, Fmr Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Courtney Betty, Lawyer

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