Black in BC

Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence

A DIVERSEcity signature event in the City of Surrey to learn, connect and celebrate

February 7, 2025
3–7 pm
Surrey Arts Centre
13750 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Free parking

To honour Black History Month and celebrate Black excellence, we launched the inaugural Black in BC event in February 2023.

For 2025, we’re kicking off Black History Month with our third annual event on February 7, 2025, in Surrey, BC.

This free event will feature inspirational speakers, food, music and dance, bringing more than 200 guests from Surrey and Metro Vancouver to celebrate Black talent, cultures and achievements in Canada, while creating space for connection and learning.

Check back often as we update our guest and entertainment list!

2024 Sponsors

Getting here by transit

From Surrey Central or King George Skytrain station, take the R1 Newton Exchange or 321 bus to the King George/88 Avenue stop and walk 5 minutes to Surrey Arts Centre.

Want to be a part of our event as a sponsor?

Learn more in our downloadable sponsorship package here.

Black Brilliance Awards

We are excited to hand out our Black Brilliance Awards, as part of our third annual Black in BC event, on February 7, 2025.

With a theme of “Celebrating Black Excellence,” we want to take time out to recognize some of the bright stars who are making a difference in the community and advancing leadership, equity, culture and justice, in their fields or areas of expertise.

There are three award categories:

Rising Star Award (up to age 29) 

Recognizing a young leader, innovator or changemaker in the Black community whose potential is sky high.

Trailblazer Award (age 30+)

Recognizing a Black leader in business, community or the arts who is setting a bright path forward.

Luminary Award (15+ years of impact)

Recognizing a legend in the Black community who has spent 15+ years making an important impact in their field.

Nominations will open December 2024.