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The Lunchbox Interview: Mary Louise McArthy

History is composed of what we leave behind, and what we keep alive. My guest today is Mary Louise McCarthy, a passionate historian looking to discover, preserve and share the history of black people in the Maritimes. Among her projects is the recognition and preservation of black graveyards. She joins me to share some of

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The Lunchbox Interview: Gary Weekes (Black History Film Series)

My guest today is Gary Weekes, a photographer, film-maker and VP of the New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance. He joins me to talk about his journey and experiences becoming a capturer of images, and the selection of films curated for the Black Film Festival associated with the Black History Month celebrations at UNB’s Arts Centre.

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