Ontario city councillor faces backlash after penning op-ed criticizing Black History Month celebrations

A Pickering city councillor is facing backlash from community members and her council colleagues after penning an op-ed saying she does not support the concept of Black History Month, which led to public outcry and some demanding an apology.

Ontario city councillor faces backlash after penning op-ed criticizing Black History Month celebrations
Undated headshot of Lisa Robinson.

A Pickering city councillor is facing backlash from community members and her council colleagues after penning an op-ed saying she does not support the concept of Black History Month, which led to public outcry and some demanding an apology.