In Support of Black History Month

Surrey Women’s Centre stands with Black survivors of gender-based violence. We join WomenatthecentrE – a Black survivor-led grassroots agency – to build a national equity strategy that fights anti-Black gender-based violence.

Black people are often at the forefront of social justice movements. But the contributions of Black women, girls, and trans folks are often ignored, erased or rendered invisible. Meet just a few of the Black activists in Surrey fighting to address anti-Black racism AND gender-based violence.

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Our Voices

Hear Our Voices.

A movement is only as strong as its people. Truth-telling by and for Black advocates advancing gender equity for Black women, girls, and trans survivors of gender-based violence working in Surrey, BC.
 

Kéyla
"Don't look at me, I'll tell you who I am."
Melanie
"As a black woman in today's society, it is important to me that I am a part of the work to positively impact our communities.”
Heather
“Being Black in BC. No longer will I ‘turn down’ my blackness!”
Meyer
“Seeing people that look like you is often the first step to making meaningful change.”
Sonya
"Now, I get to work WITH and FOR other Black activists across the country to do what I consider heart work."
Asha
“To all Black women who read this and who have ever been hurt: Who have ever been scared. Who needs advocacy, I am here for you…”