Support Our Cause
Help us Build Alberta’s First Black Library!
Knowledge Empowers & Strengthens Our Community.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING TO DO?
Our project aims to create an archive of different culture artifacts, films, art, and books that showcases the diverse histories, cultures, accomplishments, and creativity that exist within the Black Community. We are hoping to acquire a physical space where our library will operate. This space will be used for displaying cultural artifacts, signing out books, study space, chill space , and a safe space. BLC hopes that in the future, we will expand and be able to offer spaces for book clubs, book launches, poetry readings, art exhibitions, afterschool programs, mentorship, and cultural events . This library project is not only about connecting people to books but also about connecting people and fostering positive relationships.
WHY IS THIS PROJECT IMPORTANT?
We believe that celebrating our heritage and reading literature with accurate representation that explores various topics besides Black struggles helps us understand who we are, be proud of our cultural heritage, promotes a spirit of compassion, and curiosity to learn more about the cultures and talents that exist within the Black community.
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $50,000.00
Our main objective with this crowdfunding campaign is to raise funds for approximately 1 year rental costs to operate the library and the cost for furnishing and setting up the library for public use.
PHASE 1
Begin gathering funding (to afford library space furnishing and 1 year of rental costs)
Library cataloging
Book drive #1
Launch event
PHASE 2
Procure books written by Black authors
Secure location
Set up the space
Launch BLC book club
PHASE 3
Collect data (about resources, books and programs that are in demand)
Secure operational funding
Open to the public
PHASE 4
Expand funding
Host book launches, poetry readings, book clubs, cultural events, after school programs, art exhibition, art and craft fairs, fashion shows, language classes.