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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join the Movement – Brampton Black - Terry Fox Run 2025!

​Brampton Black Community Terry Fox Run​

Sunday, September 14​​​​​

​Registration: 8:30 am
Flag raising: 9:30 am
Start Time: 10:00 am

Location: Gage Park in downtown Brampton at Main and Queen Streets

Let’s come together as Brampton’s Black Community to support cancer research and keep Terry’s legacy alive!

No entry fee, no minimum donation — just your heart, your steps, and your support.

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​​​​​​Call to Action: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​B​lack Community Voice Consultation ​Online Survey

We are building a five-year action plan shaped by your voice! Are you of Caribbean, African or Black heritage and live in Brampton? Take the Black Community Voice Online Survey and let us know the topics that matter most to you. Your feedback will guide real change across the city.

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We want to capture the voices and needs of all Brampton residents of Caribbean, Black, South American and African heritage, to help the Black community advance. Help shape a five-year action plan and eradicate systemic anti-Black racism within the City of Brampton.

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About the Black Empowerment Unit

The Black Empowerment Unit is leading the City of Brampton’s work to cut systemic anti-Black racism and uplift the social, cultural and economic position of Brampton’s Black residents, including those of Caribbean, African and diasporic heritage.

The Unit oversees:

  • Dismantling systemic anti-Black racism through policy, progra​mming and public engagement.
  • Supporting Black economic development, youth empowerment and cultural celebration.
  • Creating equal access to employment, education and entrepreneurship.
  • Partnering with government, business and​ community organizations to co-design effective solutions.

Our approach is rooted in collaboration, consultation and community-led decision-making.

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Black Economic Development

Creating networking opportunities to uplift entrepreneurs, investors and small business owners

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Youth Development

Political advocacy, volunteerism and educational leadership

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Social Empowerment & Advocacy

Providing tools and events to create community and opportunities

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Civic Engagement

Equipping the community with tools to lead, advocate, and navigate systems

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Cultural Development

Honouring Black legacy and storytelling

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We are rebuilding

We are excited to share our work with you as we continue to grow, stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks as we build the new Black Economic, Social, Cultural and Youth Development Unit website.​​

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Community Meeting

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Contact the Black Empowerment Unit

Corporation of the City of Brampton,
2 Wellington Street West,
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4R2