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Join us on February 4 as we kick off Black History Month in partnership with the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce and the London Black Heritage Council.

Black History Month is a time to honour the remarkable achievements and contributions of Black Canadians throughout history. Their invaluable role in shaping Canada’s cultural diversity, compassion, and prosperity continues to inspire us today.

Celebrate with us as we reflect, recognize, and pay tribute to this rich legacy.

Musical Opening: Nikki Clarke will kick off the event by singing "Lift Every Voice". 

Keynote Speaker: Carl Cagodan - London Black Heritage Council

Panelists:

• Dr. Nicole Kaniki - PhD, Director, Senomi Solutions Inc.
• Nikki Clarke - Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce

Additional panelists will be announced soon.

About our Speakers
Carl Cadogan has served on numerous boards, committees, and task forces, including the CBA, the Premier’s Council on the Voluntary Sector, and the Provincial Work Group on Gaming. Carl has worked in the Charitable sector for almost thirty years and is currently the Senior Regional Manager for the Kidney Foundation of Canada. He is also the Chair of the London Black History Coordinating Committee and is part of other national and local organizations. Carl is working on his collection of short stories he hopes to be published in 2024 or 2025.

Nikki Clarke is the founder, producer, and host of the multiple award-winning talk show The Nikki Clarke Show on Afroglobal TV Network and on www.nikkiclarkenetwork.com. Nikki is the Immediate Past President of the Ontario Black History Society. Nikki has over 25 years of experience as a community activist. Nikki is an honouree of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women in 2022. In 2023, Nikki was nominated for RBC’s Women of Influence, Broadcast Media by the Black Business, Professionals and Entrepreneur Awards, Entrepreneur and Business by the Waterfront Awards, and Torchbearer’s Award by the Voice of Africa. Nikki is the National Business Manager for the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Nicole Kaniki is the Director of Senomi Solutions Inc., an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Consulting company based in London, Ontario, where she supports institutions and organizations in developing and implementing EDI strategies. Dr. Kaniki has held several EDI leadership roles in post-secondary education in Canada, including the Director of EDI in Research and Innovation at the University of Toronto and as the former Special Advisor on Anti-racism to the President at Western University. Grounded in social justice, she advocates for the needs of equity-denied groups throughout her practices and amplifies marginalized and minoritized voices.


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