A Night to Remember

On February 3, 1914, Charles Daniels, a Black CPR porter, stood against racial segregation at the very theatre now known as The GRAND. Denied the orchestra-level seat he purchased and offered a spot in the "coloured" balcony instead, Daniels refused. He took legal action, launching one of the first civil rights cases in Alberta.

Though the outcome was never recorded, his courage echoes a century later.

On February 3, 2025, we honour his legacy at the very stage where it began.

Event Highlights

Live Performances

  • Piano Piece - Timothonius Alai

  • Spoken Work - Wakefield Brewster

  • Tap Dance - Lisa La Touche

  • Musical Tribute - Miranda (with Cheryl Foggo’s reading)

Special Presentations

  • Cheryl Foggo - Original Piece on Charles Daniels

  • Erynn Lyster - Reflections from The GRAND’s Executive Director

  • The Charles Daniels Committee

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