Saturday's funeral for North Hamilton icon Alpheaus "Artie" Black reflected his stature in the community. The former blacksmith who founded his own business pushed consistently for black economic empowerment, and tributes were paid by MPs on both sides of the House during Friday's session of Parliament (Photo by Akil Simmons)

Saturday's funeral for North Hamilton icon Alpheaus "Artie" Black reflected his stature in the community. The former blacksmith who founded his own business pushed consistently for black economic empowerment, and tributes were paid by MPs on both sides of the House during Friday's session of Parliament (Photo by Akil Simmons)

Saturday's funeral for North Hamilton icon Alpheaus "Artie" Black reflected his stature in the community. The former blacksmith who founded his own business pushed consistently for black economic empowerment, and tributes were paid by MPs on both sides of the House during Friday's session of Parliament (Photo by Akil Simmons)