‘Beyond Borders’ details 300 years of Black presence A new classroom resource altered how students across New Brunswick encountered the province’s past when Beyond Borders entered schools and libraries. The book, written by Fredericton based Black history researcher Jennifer Dow, focused on stories that had long remained absent from standard lessons and aimed to broaden […]
Paul Hodgson, a former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder, has much to celebrate during both Family Day and Black History Month. His story, shaped by his baseball career and discovery of his heritage, is a powerful example of perseverance, identity, and the importance of family. Hodgson grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in the 1960s, one […]
Edward Mitchell Bannister, born in Saint Andrews in 1828, became one of the most successful and celebrated American artists of the 19th century, despite his works being largely unknown in his home province. Today, his art is considered a prime example of the era’s finest, with pieces regularly selling for tens of thousands of dollars […]
Located just outside Perth-Andover, Tomlinson Lake is renowned for its natural beauty. However, for African Americans escaping bondage in the 19th century, the lake symbolized both the conclusion of a perilous journey and the commencement of a new chapter in their quest for freedom. Tomlinson Lake is often regarded as the northernmost terminus of the […]
Touching down in Fredericton was a “precious moment.” Getting on a plane to come to Fredericton felt “too good to be true” to Shadrach Igogo. He had been waiting months to come to Fredericton with his son Ivan — and be reunited with his wife, Faith Igogo, and their baby, Viktor — after months of trying to flee the […]
When Hockey New Brunswick started tracking all complaints of discrimination last year, organizers expected to get just a few. Instead, 29 allegations were investigated, resulting in 15 players being suspended for a minimum of five games, and up to as many as 20. Executive director Nic Jansen said this was a sign the organization — the […]
