by brian | Dec 1, 2024 | BCCA Team, BCCA_Updates, In the Media
We stand in support of @bgmaku and the Maku family to share their call for community members to honour the life of Joseph Maku, an 18-year-old UBC student whose bright future was tragically cut short. Joseph’s sister, Brenda Maku, invites everyone to a candlelight...
by brian | Dec 1, 2024 | BCCA Team, BCCA_Updates, In the Media
We are so heartbroken to hear about the tragic passing of 18-year-old Joseph Maku, a bright and promising first-year kinesiology student at UBC who went missing on October 22. Joseph, who was described by his family as outgoing, adventurous, and enthusiastic about...
by brian | Dec 1, 2024 | BCCA Team, BCCA_Updates, In the Media, Uncategorized
We are thrilled to announce that the official photos from our inaugural BCCA Gala & Awards Night are now live! The evening was a celebration of resilience, community, and achievements, featuring a captivating keynote address by Dr. June Francis, cultural...
by Nia Ngola | Aug 15, 2024 | BCCA_Updates, In the Media
Vancouver, BC – August 14, 2024 – The BC Community Alliance (BCCA) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Komino, a Black-owned platform dedicated to connecting communities and streamlining communication. This collaboration will focus on utilizing Komino’s tools...
by Nia Ngola | Jul 26, 2024 | In the Media
A day after the tragic discovery of a woman’s body at Sunset Beach, the Vancouver Police Department continues to seek answers. The body was discovered by a passerby around 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st, floating facedown in the shallow water. This alarming find has...
by Nia Ngola | Jul 26, 2024 | In the Media
On July 6th, the community was rocked by the tragic and heart-wrenching news of Sonya Massey’s death. Sonya, a 36-year-old Black woman, was shot and killed by police in her own home. This horrifying incident occurred after Sonya called 911 for help, reporting an...
