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Quebec Liberal MNA Frantz Benjamin sees being the first Black person in political roles as just the beginning. As the first Black president of Montreal’s city council and now an MNA, he emphasizes the need to ensure he is not the last. While progress has been made in political representation, he warns that it remains fragile. Benjamin urges continued efforts for inclusion, noting that institutions should reflect the diversity of society. He stresses the need for concrete action beyond symbolic gestures like Black History Month, highlighting the ongoing challenges in justice, economics, and education. He calls for deeper conversations on Black contributions, insisting that recognition must extend beyond the Black community to society as a whole.

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