This article summarizes the speeches held during an event marking the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the history of Black Canadians is defined by both injustice and resilience, acknowledging Canada's past history of slavery and segregation. He noted that inequalities still exist today, pointing to the lack of Black entrepreneurs and the fact that one in three Black Canadians struggles with food insecurity, or the lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament and the author of the bill that created this month, emphasized that this recognition proves these stories are a vital part of Canadian culture.