Honouring Lincoln Alexander
Honouring one of our first patrons
Who Was Lincoln Alexander?
The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander was
- Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament
- Canada’s first Black federal Cabinet Minister, and
- Ontario’s first Black Lieutenant Governor.
Despite the many barriers he faced due to racism and discrimination, Alexander devoted his life to service, diversity, and acceptance.
Why Do we Honour Him?
Alongside fighting for racial equity for Black Canadians, Lincoln M. Alexander was a patron and steadfast advocate for L2L. He played a pivotal role in helping the program support over 45,000 young people across Canada since 2002. His unwavering commitment to breaking barriers and fostering leadership mirrors L2L’s mission to provide barrier-free academic support and empower young leaders.
To recognize Lincoln Alexander’s exemplary legacy of service and leadership, L2L partnered with the LINC Committee, the Black Opportunity Fund, and RBC, installed a commemorative bust in his likeness, at Queen’s Park in Toronto in January 2024. Since the bust installation, L2L has expanded its programming to include educational tours at Queen’s Park. These tours begin with a visit to the Hon. Lincoln Alexander Bust, and provide students with an opportunity to explore the significant contributions of Black Canadians to the nation’s history and identity. Discussions during the tours also emphasize Canada’s democratic processes, encouraging civic engagement and political participation among Ontario’s diverse student population. Through these tours, we aim to address gaps in Canadian Black history and contemporary issues affecting Black communities in Ontario’s school curriculum.
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