Juanita Black is a long-time advocate for building a more caring community in Saint John, NB. Her powerful message is captured in an inspiring new short documentary film launched on January 26, 2022.
Perseverance: The Juanita Black Story charts more than 30 years she’s spent as a volunteer, poverty advocate, mentor, philanthropist and neighbourhood leader. As someone who has lived in poverty, Juanita has a fierce determination for fairness and justice that she has demonstrated at the local, provincial and national levels.
Watch the 13-minute inspiring documentary about Juanita
Take Your Learning Further
- Learn more about the Juanita L. Black Bursary Fund (Saint John, NB)
- Read Saint John’s community newspaper, Around the Block
- Explore poverty reduction initiatives Juanita has helped to influence:
- Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan 2009-2014
- Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan 2014-2019
- New Brunswick’s social assistance health card extension
- Crescent Valley Community Garden
- Movement to Break the Cycle of Poverty in Saint John
