Free and open to all 
Entertainment by Bukola and Lordnation 

A joint initiative between the Black Student Centre and the Gibson Art Museum, this event aims to explore the historical significance and cultural impact of Hogan's Alley, Vancouver's once-thriving Black community. It will bring together leaders from the Black community to discuss how systemic displacement of Hogan's Alley affected Black life and culture, while also showcasing efforts to reclaim space and memory. The panel aims to foster dialogue connecting past injustices to current movements for cultural preservation and community-led development. Through storytelling and critical reflection, the event will honour the rich history of Hogan's Alley and center Black voices in envisioning a brighter future for the community. 

The panelists include June Francis, Director of the Institute for Black and African Diaspora Research and Engagement at SFU and Chair of Hogan’s Alley Society; and Michelle Fenton, an architect and founding partner of Khôra Architecture + Interiors, who designed SFU's Black Student Centre. The moderator is Ilhan Abdullahi, SFU Radius instructor and graduate student, community organizer, public health professional, sessional instructor, and co-founder of the Black Public Health Collective.