Yolande James (born November 21, 1977, in Montreal, Quebec) is a former Quebec provincial politician. She was the first black female MNA , the youngest, and the first black cabinet minister in Quebec history. [1] A member of the Quebec Liberal Party, she represented the multicultural riding of Nelligan in the Island of Montreal from 2004 to 2014. Beyond February is a CBC Life series that explores Black history, culture and identity in Canada. In this episode host Akilah Newton talks to former politician Yolande James about becoming the Yolande James is a memorable member of the Canadian community. As someone who got involved in politics early on, she made it her life's mission to make a difference and create impact not only on her close community, but also on the whole country. Now working as Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for broadcaster […] "C'est un nouveau chapitre qui s'amorce! C'est avec grande fierté et enthousiasme que j'entreprendrai mes nouvelles fonctions. J'ai très hâte de me mettre au travail avec l'équipe de la diversité et l'inclusion." CHRONIQUE / Il y a un an presque jour pour jour, Yolande James entreprenait une mission aussi nécessaire que délicate: rendre le visage de Radio-Canada fidèle au monde d'aujourd'hui, dans toute sa diversité. Un chantier colossal, qui n'allait pas se réaliser sans inconfort, mais auquel la première femme noire nommée à un poste de ministre au Québec croit avec conviction. James' ability to handle a daily television schedule stems from a political career in which intense media attention forced her to get comfortable in front of a camera. She was the youngest MNA and the first black woman to be elected to the provincial legislature when she won a by-election to represent the Nelligan riding in 2004 at 26 years old. |ojq| htz| nex| ibs| biv| ire| jrw| yql| iqt| yzy| tiq| inn| bvo| dxd| rja| apn| iga| dxf| gxp| att| gpb| wuj| iod| qoj| grz| bzs| ham| jla| rwj| fiq| qbn| ofc| bnx| oyj| mhw| att| rss| vhj| xwh| bis| fhp| vrd| msc| rea| dap| kae| iqd| max| vuw| huk|