Emancipation day flag raising 2026 | Brampton

On Monday, August 3, 2026, community members gathered at Ken Whillans Square at Brampton City Hall for a meaningful Emancipation Day Flag Raising — a morning dedicated to remembrance, reflection, culture, freedom, and the continued contributions of Black communities.

Presented with the support and participation of the Black Empowerment Unit, United Achievers, Dewitt Lee, Caregivers of Our Culture, and Shining L.I.G.H.T.E Youth Charity, the event brought together community leaders, youth, families, artists, and residents to recognize the importance of Emancipation Day and its place in our shared history.

The program featured an incredible group of speakers and performers, including Honourable Justice Irvin André, community trailblazer Angela Carter, emerging leader Monisola Ajetunmobi, Juno and Grammy Award-winning singer Liberty Silver, the Neema Youth Choir & Dancers from Uganda, MBDA Youth Choir, and youth speakers Brianna Smith, Jahnyah Bent, Zarien Ward, Yousef Muhammed, and Craig-David Bebiem.

Through powerful words, music, dance, youth voices, and the raising of the Emancipation flag, we honoured those who came before us while celebrating the strength, resilience, achievements, and future of Black communities.

We extend our appreciation to Mayor Patrick Brown, the City of Brampton, our fellow community organizations, speakers, performers, youth, families, and everyone who joined us for this important occasion.

Emancipation Day is not only an opportunity to remember history — it is an opportunity to educate the next generation, celebrate how far we have come, acknowledge the work that remains, and continue building a future rooted in equality, opportunity, and empowerment.

Honouring the past. Celebrating our heritage. Empowering the future.