For Black History Month, the Rouyn-Noranda Municipal Library, together with COCAT-RDC and AFriculture Production, presented a cultural and educational activity devoted to Patrice Émery Lumumba.
A man, a vision and a struggle
The first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains a major figure in Africa’s independence movements. His political courage, powerful voice and commitment to human dignity continue to shape collective memory.
An accessible and participatory program
The program included historical context, a short documentary, a reading, an open discussion and a community reception.
2026 edition details
- Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m.
- Rouyn-Noranda Municipal Library
- Free admission
The initiative helped transmit history, build bridges between cultures and encourage informed, engaged citizenship.