Black History Month

• ‘I dance because it’s what I feel’: Montreal tap dancer to compete on Quebec talk show

  Justin Jackson has performed at Montreal's Jazzfest, at the Vancouver winter Olympics opening ceremonies and on various tv shows.

  Features

  Mar 3
• Saint John mural honours Black heroes

  'They were real good friends and I’m proud that they’re both together on the wall.'

  Features

  Mar 1
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• COMMENTARY: Black trans women need the space to be listened to, supported

  In this commentary piece by human rights activist Biko Beauttah, she discusses the reality of Black trans women, and why society needs to support the Black trans community.

  Perspectives

  Feb 28
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• Technology summit looks to encourage more Black youth to get into the industry

  “We want to see more Black athletes, Black people get involved in tech because there are so many talented people out here that can just bring so many amazing, different ideas."

  Tech

  Feb 27
• How corporate Canada is addressing anti-Black racism 8 months after protests

  Over 450 companies have signed the BlackNorth Initiative's 'pledge' to address systemic racism, but founder Wes Hall says the work is just beginning.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• CFL Hall of Fame’s Jon Cornish on racism, growing up Black and building communities

  'Reaching personal goals, that's easy. Helping other people reach their goals, that's my reason for existing,' says Grey Cup champion, CFL All-star and Hall of famer Jon Cornish.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Black History Month: Lethbridge high school amps up awareness, advocates for curriculum changes

  "Especially in Lethbridge, I feel like Chinook (High School) has definitely paved the way to making Black History Month more recognized."

  Education

  Feb 25
• Using film to shatter mental health barriers in the Black community: ‘My feelings are valid’

  Mental health advocate and filmmaker, Tyler Simmonds, explores mental health stigmas in his film 'In Search of Healing,' screening at the Halifax Black Film Festival.

  Perspectives

  Feb 25
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• Halifax museum seeks to identify members of all-Black Second World War volunteer fire brigade

  'The mystery is slowly coming to light as to who all those (people's) names are.'

  Features

  Feb 25
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• From South Africa to Alberta: A Calgary woman’s experiences with racism and how to end the cycle

  Calgarian Hadija Rutter describes her experiences with racism as a Black woman after moving to Canada in 1999 -- and how she thinks we can end the cycle.

  Canada

  Feb 25