Debbie Smith, the daughter of legendary Canadian sprinter Harry Jerome, has demanded the removal of his name and likeness from an annual awards ceremony organized by the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) due to allegations of financial mismanagement. The awards, scheduled to take place on Saturday, celebrate achievements within Canada’s Black community. Smith, who inherited the role of awarding her father’s name after his death in 1982, stated that the allegations have tarnished her father’s reputation and broken her heart. She has sent a cease-and-desist letter through her lawyer, demanding that the BBPA cease using Jerome’s name until the allegations are addressed and resolved.