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'I am the change': Chair of Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association a determined force for change

STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Asked to reflect on someone who made a positive impact in Newmarket in 2021, reporter Lisa Queen chose Jerisha Grant-Hall for her determination to make the town a more inclusive community.

'No one on the fringes': Newmarket to welcome region's first Black-led community centre

“And it’s not just belongingness for Blacks, it’s belongingness for all because we’re all a part of the same community. What we want to see is we have no one on the fringes, that no one is feeling that they belong on the fringes or that they have to remain on the fringes.” -Volunteer coordinator, Keisha Wright

'Black students rise': 10 graduates recognized for excellence in 2021 NACCA scholarship award ceremony

Newmarket marks Canada's first Emancipation Day with flag raising

Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association awards scholarships to 11 outstanding students

'A lot of learning still needs to happen': Newmarket declares August 1st Emancipation Day during flag-raising event

Newmarket student leaders receive NACCA scholarships

York Region movers and shakers share hopes, wishes for 2021

“Our wish for 2021 is that all the members of our community (and beyond) will experience health equity, safety and security. We hope that there will be space to listen, learn and dismantle anti-Black racism so that our families and communities can thrive.”

Anti-Black racism task force takes root in Newmarket

NACCA recognizes 7 outstanding students with scholarships

Snapd Newmarket, Aurora and Georgina, June 2020

NACCA Celebrates Community Leadership

Honourary Membership

Jerisha Grant-Hall presents Vernon Hendrickson with Lifetime Membership Award on behalf of NACCA

Community Leadership

Jerisha Grant-Hall presents Vernon Hendrickson with Community Leadership Award on behalf of NACCA

NACCA 2020

"For building community and advancing the life of others through culture and education"

Black History Month 2020

Newmarket kicks off Black History Month celebrations

Popular Workshop Explores Afro Caribbean Culture
Through Food (14 Photos)

A Special Visit - The Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell

Media Release: The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario visits local art exhibit in honour of Black History Month

Celebrating Black Excellence - Featuring Jerisha Grant-Hall

Newmarket United We Stand

Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) joined with local community leaders, residents, entrepreneurs and musicians to create an inspiring video during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video features member (rapper) Patrick Smith and, chairperson, Jerisha Grant-Hall.