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In 1993, Jean Augustine, became the first Black woman elected to the Parliament of Canada. In 1988-1993, she was Chair of the Metro Toronto Housing Authority. She was an educator and school principal before entering federal politics. Among her accomplishments as an MP, was the introduction of a motion, passed unanimously, to have February proclaimed as Black History Month in Canada. She holds a Master of Education degree and honorary doctorates from the University of Toronto, McGill University, York University and Guelph University. She served as the National President for the Congress of Black Women of Canada. ...