Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Month. It is a time for Canadians to become aware of an aspect of their history and familiar with some exemplary people.
In this respect, Michaëlle Jean, an award-winning reporter, host and energetic filmmaker, is a model for young women in the journalistic and cinematographic fields. She was the first Black woman to be appointed anchor at the Société Radio-Canada. Today, we can see her each week hosting The Passionate Eye , Rough Cuts and Grands reportages , among other things.
Ms. Jean joined Radio-Canada in 1988, serving as a reporter for Actuel , then the public affairs news show Montréal ce soir and Virages , and the national and international affairs program Le Point .
She has dealt with challenging themes and received many prizes for her efforts, including an Amnesty International Journalism Award in 1995 and a Galaxi Award for best information program host.
Michaëlle Jean is the kind of person who can truly inspire us as women.