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In Media.


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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.  ​

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'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
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'Black students rise': 10 graduates recognized for excellence in 2021 NACCA scholarship award ceremony
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Newmarket marks Canada's first Emancipation Day with flag raising 

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Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association awards scholarships to 11 outstanding students
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'A lot of learning still needs to happen': Newmarket declares August 1st Emancipation Day during flag-raising event

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Newmarket student leaders receive NACCA scholarships
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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.”

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​Anti-Black racism task force takes root in Newmarket
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NACCA recognizes 7 outstanding students with scholarships

Snapd Newmarket, Aurora and Georgina, June 2020

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NACCA Celebrates Community Leadership

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Honourary Membership

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

Jerisha Grant-Hall presents Vernon Hendrickson with Community Leadership Award on behalf of NACCA
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NACCA 2020

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

Black History Month 2020

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Newmarket kicks off Black History Month celebrations
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​Popular Workshop Explores Afro Caribbean Culture
​Through Food (14 Photos)

A Special Visit - The Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell

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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. 

Black History Month 2019 (YorkRegion.com)

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Redefining History" - Celebrate Black History through Art in Newmarket

Local News (October 2018)

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New group nurtures sense of belonging among Newmarket's Black community
Preserving our Culture and History, One Story at a Time | naccacommunity.ca |
© 2022 Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association
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    • A message from our Chair
    • Strategic Plan 2022-2027
    • Membership
    • Job Opportunity
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  • EVENTS
    • Black History Month 2023
    • Black History Month 2022
    • Black History Month 2021
    • Black History Month 2020
    • Black History Month 2019
    • Annual General Meeting
  • Contact/Donate
  • Programs
    • Food Security
    • Mental Health
    • Scholarship Awards 2023
    • Financial Literacy
    • Youth Programs
    • Black Youth Leadership
  • Resources
    • School Resources
    • Resisting Anti-Black Racism
    • Iris Malcolm Library
    • Black-Owned Business
  • Shop
  • Media
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