Black History Month Calgary

• Prominent Calgarians remembered during Black History Month: ‘Understand the contributions’

  "It's really important that we do this not just in February, but March through January as well, and so we can celebrate the diverse province that we have year-round."

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2022
  
• Calgary filmmaker explores what could be Alberta’s first civil rights case

  A new film explores what some believe was Alberta's first-ever civil rights case.

  Features

  Feb 28, 2020
  
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• Calgary filmmaker explores impact of a flawed makeup industry on black women

  A new film by a Calgary-based student explores the "ongoing issue" of a lack of diversity in the makeup industry when it comes to products for black women.

  Features

  Feb 7, 2020
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• John Ware legacy carries on as Calgary celebrates Black History Month

  John Ware, freed slave turned cowboy, overcame hardships to become a successful rancher in Alberta; his story continues to be told over 100 years after his death.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2019
• Calgary dancers celebrate the roots of popular dance genres: ‘It all comes from Africa!’

  Calgary dancers have created a show exploring the African roots of nine popular dance styles.

  Features

  Jan 30, 2019