Historic Community Gathering – Black Excellence Celebration Annual Iftar Dinner

• Annual Community Iftar Dinner
• Black History Month – Celebration of Achievement: Recognizing 60 Years of Black Excellence, Leadership & Community Building in Canada
• Official Release of MCIS Research Findings: “Mothers and Sons: Policing, Community Safety, and Violence in Our Community”

Event Details

📍 Location: Woodbine Banquet & Convention Centre, 30 Vice Regent Blvd, Toronto, ON
🗓 Date: February 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

What This Evening Represents

• A respected platform bringing together elected officials, law enforcement leadership, diplomats, community advocates, youth, mothers, and faith leaders.
• A celebration of 60 years of Black excellence, honouring leaders and institutions that have helped shape a stronger, more inclusive Canada.
• A renewed commitment to equity, opportunity, justice, and community well-being.

Research Release: “Mothers and Sons”

📖 Grounded in the voices of 100 mothers and families directly impacted by violence and policing realities.
📈 Data-driven insights and community-informed recommendations.
🛡 Focused on strengthening trust, improving public safety outcomes, and building collaborative solutions between institutions and communities.

Join Us To:

🍽 Break bread in the spirit of unity and reflection.
🎉 Celebrate the legacy and future of Black leadership in Canada.
🗣 Engage in meaningful dialogue on practical pathways toward safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.