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January 21st, 2023
“It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow.”
– Lincoln Alexander
Since 2015, January 21 has been recognised across Canada as Lincoln Alexander Day. The Honourable Lincoln Alexander was a pioneer in the fight for racial equity in Canada. Alexander’s legacy is marked by many firsts as a Black person in Canada. Alexander was the first Black Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, the first Black Federal Minister, and the first Black Chair of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Ontario. These firsts are only a few of the accomplishments that have and will continue to inspire generations of African, Caribbean and Black-identifying people across Canada.
Throughout his life and career, Lincoln Alexander spoke out boldly against racism and inequity, often risking career and professional advancement in the process. As a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, he served as a wireless operator in World War II. While stationed in Vancouver, he was refused service at a bar because of his race. He reported the incident to his superior officer, who refused to take action. Alexander subsequently quit the Air Force, leaving with an honourable discharge. This is only one moment of exemplary advocacy in the life of this great Canadian.
To learn more about the legacy of Lincoln Alexander, we invite you to watch this documentary: Lincoln M. Alexander: The Time Has Come to Celebrate (2002).
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