A Kelowna singer-songwriter wants to close out Black History Month with a creative call to action.
Brent Carmichael is calling for love, diversity and inclusion, by using a song.
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The song explores themes of love and understanding and ways to help future generations avoid past mistakes.
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Carmichael said when people listen to the song, he hopes people hear what he has to say and find a way to find love and empathy within themselves.
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