Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issue statement ahead of Canada trip

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a new statement just days before their trip to Canada for this year’s Invictus Games, which will kick off this Saturday, February 8.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took to their official Archewell Foundation website, the charity they set up in 2020, to mark Black History Month, which, unlike the UK where it’s celebrated in October, is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada.

Harry and Meghan urged people to “learn and reflect on the contributions of leaders, activists, and changemakers who have inspired progress” and listed a series of resources that people can use to learn more about the celebration, which, among others included the California African American Museum in Los Angeles, the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, the African American Museum in Dallas and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC.

Their statement read: “At The Archewell Foundation, we celebrate the rich culture and contributions of those who have come before us throughout history. As we mark Black History Month, we encourage everyone to learn and reflect on the contributions of leaders, activists, and changemakers who have inspired progress.

“Taking the time to appreciate stories, art, history, and culture not only honors the communities that have built these spaces, but also contributes to our collective wellbeing.”

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