Questions on Wayne Adams!

Answer the following questions of your choosing to learn more about Wayne Adams and how he impacted society!

Wayne Adams is a Canadian former provincial politician who was the first African-Canadian member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and cabinet minister. Adams was first elected to the Halifax Municipal Council in 1979. He was re-elected five times and deputy mayor from 1982 to 1983.

 

QUESTIONS (READING COMPREHENSION):

1) Where was Adams first elected?

2) How many times was Adams re-elected?

3) When was Adams deputy mayor?

QUESTIONS:

1) Why is it important for Black people to be involved in municipal politics?

2) Why is it important for Black people to be part of the decision-making process at the municipal, provincial and federal level?