Black History Month

• Bridging the gap: High school students push for inclusive cosmetology class

  Tenecia Atkins is teaching a course to high school students on Afro-textured hair. According to her, Alberta cosmetology schools' curriculums need to be more inclusive.

  Features

  Feb 27
  
• ‘A white man’s war’: Calgary military museum focuses on Black Canadian soldiers

  Allan Ross, a volunteer researcher who curates the Black History Month exhibit, said the roots of military service for Black Canadians dates back two centuries

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
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• AfroQuiz teaching Black History to Edmonton youth for over 30 years

  Topics in this year's event ranged from the Ghana Empire, Afro-Politan Rennaisance, Resistance renegades and radicals, A gift from Heaven, and For the Culture.

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• Montreal’s first ever political Black women’s caucus helps break barriers

  Though they insisted that they are thrilled about serving in public office, the women noted that being a Black woman in politics can be really tough.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Calgary singers focus on ‘Underground Railroad’ in Black History Month show

  Members of the newly-formed Mountaintop Gospel Choir are putting together a show to celebrate Black History Month.

  Entertainment

  Feb 22
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Feb. 20

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, Feb. 20.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Student-led Pointe-Claire, Que. blood drive aims to help Black community

  According to Hema-Quebec, diversity in  donors is important because ethnicity and heritage matter in treating some illnesses and some rare blood diseases.

  Canada

  Feb 16
• Embracing the identity of Afro-Indigenous in Regina

  Two members of the Indigenous and Black community in Regina embrace their identities during Black History Month and Indigenous Storytelling Month.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• New film ‘a love letter’ to historic heart of Vancouver’s Black community

  A Vancouver filmmaker is featuring Hogan's Alley and the city's historic Black Strathcona neighbourhood.

  Perspectives

  Feb 15
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• Kingston’s only black hockey referee calling it a career

  After 27 years of patrolling the ice and enforcing the rules of Canada's game in Kingston, Dale Jackson reflects on his career, and his life as a black person in hockey.

  Canada

  Feb 15