5th Edition of 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Book Launch and Awards Gala Sells Out

Toronto, ON — The highly anticipated 5th edition of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women (100ABCWomen) Book Launch and Awards Ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, September 28th, at the Woodbine Banquet Hall in Etobicoke. With a SOLD OUT event, over 1,000 guests will gather to celebrate the achievements of Black Canadian women who have made significant contributions across various sectors.

The evening’s red carpet will kick off at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the gala from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Some of the high-profile attendees walking the red carpet include Member of Parliament Arielle Kayabaga, Toronto Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, Juno Award-winning singer Divine Brown, and NDP MPP Dr. Jill Andrew. The co-founders and co-authors of 100ABCWomen, Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine and Dr. Denise O’Neil Green, will also be present, along with several notable honourees such as Rosemarie Powell, Executive Director of the Toronto Community Benefits Network and Platinum sponsor, and Andria Case, CTV News Toronto Anchor.

The 2024 honouree list is as impressive as ever, including Natasha Ferguson, Founder and CEO of EthelFox Construct Group; Zoey Williams, Airline Pilot; Dr. MaryAnn Francis, former Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia; and Juno-nominated reggae artist Tanya Mullings. These women represent the resilience, leadership, and innovation that the 100ABCWomen organization seeks to highlight.

“We are excited to reach this amazing milestone of 500 Accomplished Black Canadian Women who have now been recognized for their achievements,” said Dauna Jones-Simmonds, Co-Founder of 100ABCWomen. “We are also looking forward to the insightful discussion the night before at the symposium to discuss the integration of Black history into the school curriculum with some of the leading voices on the issue.”

On Friday, September 27th, the SOLD OUT symposium titled “Building A Black History Education Curriculum” will be presented by TD Ready Commitment and Heritage Canada. The panelists for this important discussion include Dr. Camille Logan from the Peel District School Board, Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon from York University, and Dr. Karen Hudson from the Halifax Regional Center for Education. The symposium will focus on the integration of Black history into school curriculums, ensuring that future generations understand the full scope of Canada’s diverse history.

Launched in 2016, 100ABCWomen was co-authored by Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, Dr. Denise O’Neil Green, and Dauna Jones-Simmonds. The initiative aims to inspire and empower Black girls and women by spotlighting the many contributions Black women have made to Canadian society. In addition to honoring these women, the 100ABCWomen database now includes profiles of 500 accomplished Black women, preserving their legacies for future generations.

According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Black women face significant barriers in the workforce, including being over-represented in precarious employment and facing slower career advancement. Events like the 100ABCWomen Gala not only celebrate individual achievements but also work toward addressing systemic barriers that persist.

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