Imagining leads to empathy, empathy leads to action, and action leads to change. The future begins here. - Jade O’Keeffe As we conclude Black History Month, we wanted to share another powerful discussion we heard in Chapel. One of our staff members, Jade O’Keeffe (LCS Farm Support and Curricular Experiences Coordinator) shared a deeply personal and impactful story that brought to light her family's history that has been waiting to be told for over 100 years. In her address, Jade introduced us to her great-grandfather, George Dixon, and shed light on the contributions made by him and 600 other Black men from Canada, the Caribbean, and the U.S. during the First World War. The story of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first and only all-Black battalion, is one of resilience, courage, and sacrifice. Jade transported us back in time to a pivotal moment in history, where Black Canadians fought…
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