NEWS: Emancipation 2020 and 2021 Postponed

Due to COVID-19 and government restrictions we have had to postpone all celebrations until 2022. We are continuing to work for the community and have some larger plans later in 2021 to reveal.

Please read the PRESS RELEASE here.

Have you read our 2019 magazine yet?

Each year we publish a Today in Progress magazine and event guidebook that is available for free at our events and can be viewed on the website. Come and learn about our African heritage and community ongoings.

Get Involved

Emancipation Committee is looking out for volunteers that are engaged and active within their community and would like to participate in our growth and successful events. Click the button below to learn more.

Our Voice. Our Community. Our History.

Windsor-Essex has been built on the underground railroad and the rich history of the African community. We strive to showcase and educate our fellow Canadians on who we are in the past, and who we will be going forward. Strength is in numbers and our culture

Our Team Has a
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We run one of Windsor-Essex most successful and longest running festivals each year that showcase the sacrifices
​made by folks in the community for the freedom we all enjoy
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