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Black History Month

February 1, 2024
Arts & Culture/Diaspora Affairs/News

Unyielding roots: Halifax musical performance showcases cultural fusion and resilience

Feb. 2 concert at Pier 21 in Halifax part of African Heritage Month celebrations.

March 9, 2023
History

Why I never liked Black History Month

The Canadian education system does a woeful job of preparing students for the realities of an anti-Black world.

February 8, 2023
Diaspora Affairs/Local Journalism Initiative

Black success in Canada starts at school

Centering Black voices, stories of triumph in Canada’s K-12 school curriculums beyond Black History Month.

The anthology is the result of six young black writers involved in the Black Pen program
March 9, 2022
Arts & Culture/Books/Youth

Six young Black writers find their voice in new anthology

Black History Month might be over, but the work of Black communities across Canada to highlight their history and voices is ongoing.

Produced by an all-women-of-colour team, the podcast is an example of the importance of diversity in Black history education.
February 14, 2022
Arts & Culture/Immigration/Local Journalism Initiative

‘Strong and Free’: podcast illuminates Black Canadian history

The podcast explores six key moments of Black history in Canada. Produced by Media Girlfriends, an all-women-of-colour team, the podcast is an

ethnic media
February 10, 2022
Local Journalism Initiative/News/Politics

Ethnic media provides added perspectives on “Freedom Convoy”

Immigration has fuelled a thriving ethnic media sector, offering Canadians an alternative lens on current affairs. This past week, the focus was

What to Watch Black History Month Edition
February 17, 2021
Arts & Culture/History

What to Watch: Black History Month Edition

This Black History Month consider watching Kuljeet Kaila's recommendation of 5 iconic stories that showcase the issues and the people that are

Photo of Inglenook Community School in Toronto, Black History Month
February 10, 2021
Arts & Culture/History/Immigration/Top Stories

How the Underground Railroad Succeeded Thanks to Lack of Immigration Law

The Underground Railroad is often in the spotlight during Black History Month, but there is one little-discussed aspect that allowed the railroad

February 24, 2016
Top Stories

Overhaul Black History Month, Community Says

In this week’s round-up of what’s been making headlines in Canada’s ethnic media: the Black community reflects on the shortcomings of Black

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