first minister of wales mark drakeford am endorses black history in wales

First Minister Of Wales Mark Drakeford AM Endorses Black History Month Wales 2019

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As First Minister of Wales, I am delighted to support Black History Month Wales 2019 on its 12th anniversary. I want to thank Race Council Cymru and all the organisations involved in arranging these commemorative events. These give us an opportunity to shine a light on the culture, identity and contributions of our communities. As a nation, Wales is proud of the diversity of its communities, is grateful for the contributions of so many and is confident that together the legacies of past generations will play a key role in shaping its future.

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