Welcome Message from the President
Airdrie Black Community (ABC)
By: Kirk Bolton, President
Greetings and welcome to the official website of the Airdrie Black Community (ABC).
I am Kirk Bolton, President of ABC, and it is with great pride that I, along with our dedicated Board of Directors, extend a warm welcome to you. We are thrilled to represent & serve a vibrant, diverse, and growing Black community here in the City of Airdrie a community rich in culture, talent, and unity.
It is an honour to serve as President alongside a dedicated & passionate Board of Directors and an expanding network of committee members who work tirelessly to uphold the mission and vision of our organization. Every achievement you see reflected here is the result of committed volunteers who consistently give their time, skills, and creativity to strengthen and advance our community.
At ABC, we are guided by our Administration’s Commitment—represented by the acronym RISE—which stands for Reinforcing, Inclusivity, Support, and Empowerment for all and in everything we do. This commitment is woven into our programs, our advocacy, our partnerships, and the way we plan for the future. As our membership grows, so does our capacity to influence the social, cultural, and economic development of Black residents in Airdrie.
As you explore the website, I encourage you to consider becoming an Active Member if you have not yet done so. Your membership strengthens our collective voice, enables strategic planning, and ensures that you play a role in setting the mandate of this organization.
We are a diverse people—from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas, and beyond—but we are united by a shared heritage and a shared vision for a strong, empowered Black community in Airdrie. ABC belongs to all of us, and every member contributes to its growth and success.
Thank you for visiting, for believing in the vision, and for standing with us as we continue to build a community rooted in strength, unity, and purpose. Together, we are Strengthening Our Diversity.
With gratitude and commitment,
