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... that in 1858, when 400 Black Americans experiencing discrimination in California resettled on Vancouver Island, clergyman Edward Cridge integrated Christ Church to welcome them?

Source: "In 1858 a group of Blacks, seeking relief from the severe prejudice against them in California, visited Sir James Douglas, the governor, and inquired about immigration to the colony. Reverend Cridge warmly welcomed them on arrival, and Douglas actively encouraged their plans. He told them that they could buy land on Vancouver Island and, after seven years’ residency, could become British citizens. ... most Americans in Victoria chose not to attend Christ Church, because Blacks were not segregated in its congregation." See https://archive.org/details/singnewsongportr0000ferg/page/40/, pp. 40-41

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Dclemens1971 (talk) 22:36, 10 February 2025 (UTC).[reply]

Well, that's a hook alright. The article is new enough and long enough. QPQ not necessary. I note that the word "integrated" isn't in the article, and I think for the hook fact to check out I'd like to see it, Dclemens1971, along with maybe a mention of how this was quite divisive to the local congregation. Otherwise you look good to go, so ping me when this is done. Sammi Brie (she/her · t · c) 03:35, 23 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sammi Brie, this has been done. (The divisiveness recorded in sources was actually in a different congregation; White Americans avoided the Anglican church because it wasn't segregated.) Thank you! Dclemens1971 (talk) 01:02, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. This is good to go. Sammi Brie (she/her · t · c) 01:09, 24 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]