Black historical figures spotlight | MyNews | Seneca Students

Every week, the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will be sharing the biographies of Black individuals who helped shape Canada and continue to make contributions to the country.

This week learn about:

• Mathieu Da Costa 
• Senator Anne Clare Cools (born Aug 12, 1943, in Barbados) 
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• Viola Irene Desmond (born July 6, 1914, in Halifax and died February 1965, in New York) 
• The Honourable Lincoln Alexander (born Jan. 21, 1922, in Toronto and died Oct.19, 2012) 
• Elijah McCoy (born in 1843/1844 in Colchester, Canada, and died on Oct. 10, 1929, in Michigan) 

Visit the Black History Month space to learn more about the events taking place throughout February.