Canada honors the man who became its first Black Member of Parliament
Canada celebrates the legacy of Lincoln Alexander, a trailblazing lawyer and airman who shattered racial barriers to become the country's first Black Member of Parliament.
Lincoln Alexander Day honors a man who spent his life breaking through glass ceilings. In 1968, Alexander made history as the first Black person elected to the Canadian House of Commons. He later served as the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, representing the Queen in the province.
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