Joan Jones, who helped form black rights movement in Nova Scotia, dies at 79
One of the women who helped build the black civil rights movement in Nova Scotia has died. Continue reading
Black History Month
Black entrepreneurs launch inaugural ‘Our Story’ artisan market in Halifax
he idea is to showcase the innovation and excellence of African-Nova Scotian artists, bakers and designers, and the unique lens through which they see the world. Continue reading
‘Be white by 6 AM’: 50 years on, the ‘first’ black Mountie reflects on his decade in scarlet
Hartley Gosline was the sole black Mountie in 1969. He quit after growing tired of feeling like he was singled out for being black. Continue reading
Top three things to do around Winnipeg the weekend of February 23
By Kahla Shea Weather Specialist / Reporter
With her weekly pick of fun things to do on the weekend, here is the rundown from Global News Morning’s Kahla Shea. Continue reading
Trump promises to expand opportunity for Americans of all races in Black History Month speech
Speaking to hundreds Thursday at a White House reception, Trump boasted about the economy and said the unemployment rate for African-Americans is at its “lowest ever.” Continue reading
‘Obama effect’ doubles visitors to Washington, D.C. portrait gallery
More than 2.3 million people have taken in the portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery since February 2018. Continue reading
Small Alberta village honours founding families for Black History Month
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Alberta officially recognized Black History Month for the first time in 2017 but the folks in Breton have been celebrating their founding families annually since the mid-90s. Continue reading
Justice Michael Tulloch to address London police ‘Trailblazer Award’ ceremony
An Ontario judge who recently delivered an in-depth report on the controversial practice of police street checks will be the keynote speaker at the Lewis Coray “Trailblazer Award” for Youth presentation. Continue reading
Edmonton man shines light on Alberta’s racist past with interactive archive
A Edmonton man is making sure awareness for black history isn’t confined to the 28 days in February that make up Black History Month. Continue reading
One-third of Americans are OK with blackface on Halloween: Pew survey
Virginia politicians are under fire for blackface, but a new survey shows 34 per cent of Americans think blackface is ‘always or sometimes’ OK at Halloween. Continue reading