PCHS Honours Black History Month with Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony
by Marilyn Santucci
To kick off Black History Month, the Black Student Union at PCHS hosted a flag-raising ceremony outside. The Pan-African flag represents Pan-Africanism, people of African descent, and Black nationalism. It will fly alongside the Quebec and Canadian flags throughout February.
The Black Student Union is a student-led organization dedicated to celebrating Black culture, fostering community, and providing a safe space for students of colour. It focuses on education, awareness, and student empowerment through activities such as Black History Month celebrations, like the flag-raising ceremony, and the Black Career Day.
Students gathered at the main entrance before heading outside, sharing land acknowledgements, giving thanks, and speaking on the importance of Black History Month. Principal Daniel Maag addressed the group, highlighting the month’s significance to the community.
“This month asks us to listen to voices that have too often been overlooked, to recognize the strength in leadership of Black individuals, and to reflect on how history shows up in our lives today. As members of the PCHS community, we carry this responsibility forward not just in what we learn but how we treat one another. Please never forget that understanding, respect, and justice begin with all of us.”
The ceremony served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing importance of equity, inclusion, and celebration of Black history, setting the tone for a month of reflection, learning, and community engagement.
