By Neil Armstrong A new exhibition at Museum of Toronto, ‘Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto,’ presents films and archives told and created by over 100 Black Canadians and invites visitors who identify […]
The Royal Canadian Mint is paying tribute to a significant chapter in Canadian history with its “2025 Fine Silver Commemorating Black History” coin, which was released on February 4, 2025. […]
A simple headstone in Toronto’s Necropolis Cemetery marks the resting place of Henry Brown. Inscribed with the words, “Henry Brown, died June 15, 1897,” it offers little indication of the […]
By Neil Armstrong Four members of the Black and Caribbean Canadian community have been appointed to the Order of Ontario. On January 1, Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and […]
By Janet Grant Marvel Animation’s newest series, “Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man,” debuts on Disney Plus in January 2025. Disney’s “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” swings onto screens with a fresh […]
Lorenzo Berardinetti’s story is a compelling yet unsettling reminder of the precarious nature of housing stability in Canada. At 63 years old, Berardinetti had a distinguished 30-year career in politics, […]
By Neil Armstrong In high school in Barrie, Ontario, Alinka Angelova, was never taught anything about Black History in Canada. She had no interest in history until a company approached […]
Black Canadians have been crucial in shaping the diverse country that Canada is today. Yet, for too long, Black people in Canada have faced systemic barriers, discrimination, and anti-Black racism. […]
The new Canadian documentary series Sounds Black (4×60), created by Corus Entertainment, explores the history and influence of Black music in Canada. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cazhhmere Downey, the series […]
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) honoured generations of Black trailblazers at the official launch of Black History Month (BHM) on January 30 at police headquarters. “Black History Month provides an […]