Toronto Black History
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Forgotten story of Toronto neighbourhood illustrates lack of Black history educationThe area now called the Discovery District was once a thriving Black community known as The Ward, which served as a landing spot for American refugees fleeing slavery.Feb 11, 2021
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City of Toronto unveils memorial sculpture to honour Joshua Glover as part of new park"His story, both here and in the United States, helped to propel the abolitionist movement."CanadaAug 13, 2020
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Black History Month: Thornton and Lucie Blackburn created Toronto’s first taxi company"These two young people, in search of freedom, changed history in both the United States and Canada."CanadaFeb 26, 2020
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