Black History Month

• Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system

  In 1996, Rosalind Smith made history as the first Black female principal for the Edmonton Public School Board. 

  Perspectives

  Feb 23
  
• Black History Month: Community Y and the role it plays in north-end Halifax

  The Community YMCA has left its mark on the city's north end for more five decades. They say they've helped people with important life skills through education and sport.

  Canada

  Feb 10
  
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• Nigerian-born farmer on a mission to build food security for B.C.’s Black community

  With the soaring cost of living, food insecurity has become a critical concern in B.C. Now one man is on a mission to address the affordability challenges.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2025
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• Saskatoon symposium helping to advance Black education, collaboration

  As February marks Black History Month, the Saskatchewan community is celebrating black achievements this week at an Afrocentric symposium in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2025
• 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
• University of Guelph honours 12 educators to celebrate Black History Month

  The travelling exhibit will honour 12 Black educators from past and present throughout the month. It'll be located at the University Guelph and then in two local library branches.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2025
• Musical ‘Soul in the City’ explores Edmonton’s Black history

  The musical combines song, poetry and short act plays, to tell the history of Black Edmontonians since they first came to the city in the early 1900s.

  Perspectives

  Feb 3, 2025
• U of M nursing celebrates Black history with inaugural event

  The event featured a fashion show spotlighting traditional clothing, high-energy dance performances, and a poetry reading.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2025
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• 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, 2024
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• ‘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 26, 2024