Black Culture

• Lethbridge post-secondary schools launch Black History Month events

  From art to conversations, students and staff at the post-secondary schools in Lethbridge are hoping to bring change this February.

  Perspectives

  Feb 4, 2025
  
• Canada’s largest Afro-Canadian cultural centre to see light of day in Montreal

  There was laughter and tears at a Montreal press conference Thursday, following news that a new cultural centre for Black communities across Canada is to be opened in the city.

  Canada

  May 16, 2024
  
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• Students and staff at Kingsdale Academy actively honour Black History Month

  Kingsdale Academy elementary school took a break from classes Tuesday to take part in a Black History Month activity that temporarily turned the school's gym into a party zone.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023
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• ‘Canada’s best-kept secret’: N.S. cultural center says many unaware of slavery here

  "A lot of people feel that slavery is something that only occurred south of the border."

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2021
• ‘Hair Love’: Short film encourages Black girls to embrace their hair

  "It's my hope that we can show a positive image of Black fathers and their daughters," said director Matthew Cherry.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 5, 2019
• Robert Lepage says decision to cancel SLAV show ‘direct blow to artistic freedom’

  Lepage says theatre is based on the principle of someone playing someone else or pretending to be someone else and when that's no longer permitted, the very essence of theatre is rendered meaningless.

  Jul 6, 2018
• All SLĀV performances cancelled by Montreal Jazz Fest following controversy

  All performances of controversial show 'SLĀV: a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs' have been cancelled following multiple protests.

  Entertainment

  Jul 4, 2018
• Protesters denounce predominantly white show of songs by black slaves at Montreal Jazz Festival

  About 75 protesters shouted "shame" to evening diners on Tuesday at a sunny terrasse outside a downtown theatre that was hosting a show directed by a white man, featuring a white woman singing songs composed by black slaves.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2018