Dozens of people made their way to the Legislative Building Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Black History Month.

Cathy Cox, sport, culture and heritage minister says, during the month of February Manitobans and millions of people across North America have been taking time to reflect and celebrate black history month, and the diversity within our black community.

"This special event recognizes the strength and achievements of black Canadians throughout history who have done so much to make Canada and Mantioba the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation that we are today," explained Cox

The event at the legislature featured a number of speakers, as well as a performance from local artist, Flo Oramasionwu.

She says she was beyond honoured to be a part of the celebrations.

"We've made steps. There is still more to come and more to go, but it is just incredible. It makes me proud to be a Winnipegger, a Manitoban, a Canadian. Just to see that there is an awareness of this, we are strengthening and appreciating a movement that is happening. Women of the past have done so much to move forward, and it is still happening. We are all coming together to create a momentum that will continue on into the future. So, it is cool. It is awesome," said Oramasionwu

Oramasionwu was also recognized for her work in the community, along with three others including: Mavis McLaren, president of the Black History Month committee at Truth and Life Worship Centre, Beatrice Watson of the Immigrant Women’s Association of Manitoba and Dr. Lois Stewart Archer, Regional Clinical Nurse Specialist of the Winnipeg Health Region .

This years theme for Black History Month is Black Canadian Women: Stories of Strength, Courage and Vision.