Congress of Black Women of Manitoba Inc.

Meet Vinessa Antoine, a trailblazing force in Canadian film and television!

From her debut in Picture This (1999) to memorable roles in Soul Food, Being Erica, Heartland, and General Hospital, she has built a steady and impactful presence on screen

In 2019, she made history as the first Black Canadian woman to lead a Canadian drama series, starring as lawyer Marcie Diggs in Diggstown, earning multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations for her performance.

She continues to expand her work with roles in Ginny & Georgia, Seven Veils, All the Lost Ones, and Plan B, showcasing her range across drama, thriller, and beyond.

AGM 2026 is in the books!

Thank you to the members and friends who joined us to close out one year and open the next.

We confirmed a new board, shared our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, and set the direction for what’s ahead.

Congratulations to Bunmi Afolabi on stepping into the role of President for 2026–2028, we are excited for what she will bring.

A few board seats remain open and we’ll share details on how to express interest later this week.

A special thank you to Transcona Library for hosting us in such a beautiful space.

Looking forward to seeing you all in June!

The courtroom skit from A Black Lady Sketch Show uses humor to highlight a deeper reality: Black women are still too often underrepresented in spaces of leadership, professionalism, and influence.

We celebrate these moments while continuing to work toward a future where our presence in every room is expected, valued, and unquestioned.

The Congress of Black Women Manitoba is hosting our Annual General Meeting on May 23, 2026, at the Transcona Library.

Join us as we reflect, reconnect, and look ahead together. Everyone is welcome, your voice and presence matter in building a future rooted in sisterhood, advocacy, and empowerment.

We’ll soon be recruiting for new Board positions, creating space for Black women who want to lead, influence change, and help shape the future of our organization.

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to serve, build leadership skills, and join an empowering community of Black women across Manitoba… stay tuned. More details are coming soon 👀

Save the date and share with a sister who should be there!

Exciting news! Our Mother’s Day Brunch is officially SOLD OUT!

We’re so excited to celebrate with you and see everyone looking their best!

A quick reminder: for those who reserved tickets, payment will be made at the door.

A look at what’s ahead!

We’re excited for what’s to come as we continue to reflect, celebrate, and build for the future — from our Annual General Meeting to our Mother’s Day celebration and ongoing strategic planning.

We are proud to share that this work has been supported through the program, funded in part by the Government of Canada. This investment is helping us strengthen our vision, deepen our impact, and continue creating meaningful change in our community.

Stay tuned for dates, details, and ways to get involved!

To close out our “We Can Succeed Anywhere” series: art. A space where we thrive, create, and tell our stories, showing our beauty, our pain, our love, and our culture!

Celebrating years at Government House was nothing short of powerful.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us to honour this milestone and the legacy of the Congress of Black Women of Manitoba. Your presence, support, and continued belief in our work mean more than words can express.

A truly special highlight of the evening was having some of our founding members in attendance, the very women whose vision, courage, and dedication laid the foundation for everything we continue to build today. Being able to celebrate alongside them was both humbling and inspiring.

As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we are even more excited about where we are going. We look forward to sharing our strategic plan soon as we continue to grow, evolve, and deepen our impact in the community.
Here’s to legacy, to community, and to many more years of purpose driven work! 🫶🏾