T&T couple promoting Black history out West

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Joseph and Gail Morong

Two British Columbia cities are culturally richer and more enlightened because of Joseph and Gail Morong’s missionary-like zeal to promote Black history. When the Trinidadian couple arrived in Prince George 17 years ago, Black
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Artist turned to BHM posters following accident

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Robert Small

Failing Grade 13 was a blessing in disguise for Robert Small. To motivate him and get him to do better, his father ordered him to watch Rev. Jesse Jackson address the National Democratic convention in Atlanta in 1988.   &nb
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Our youth must learn about heroes like Marcus Garvey

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By DERRICK McLENNON February is dedicated to the celebration of Blacks who have made significant contributions to their communities, countries and the world in every aspect of life yet, too often, those of the yo
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Black History Month – March 3-12

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  Thanks for viewing our Black History Month listings for 2012. You made this one of the most viewed posts since we went live with our redesigned website on February 10.   We hope it has
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Black History Month kicks off at Toronto police celebration

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Wendell Adjetey and Akwasi Owusu-Bempah

Wendell Adjetey and Akwasi Owusu-Bempah connected the first time they met on the Mississauga transit six years ago.   In addition to their Ghanaian heritage, they have a passion for working with underprivileged young people
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Blacks paid their dues in service to Canada – Akande

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Zanana Akande

From as far back as the American Revolution in the late 1770s to the Korean War that ended in 1953, Black soldiers have bled and died for Canada. Yet their war service that helped create this country is diminished and sometimes to
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Kuumba kicks off Black History Month at Harbourfront

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Itah Sadu

To celebrate Black History Month, Harbourfront Centre will once again host Kuumba, a celebration of African-Canadian heritage and culture. This year, the 16th annual festival runs from February 3rd to 5th. Kuumba features performa
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Time to celebrate and remember our history

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My people, my people! It is that time of year again when many of us do the rounds, attending activities and events to recognize African History Month (sometimes labeled Black History Month, African Heritage Month or African Libera
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Canada Post honours for John Ware and Viola Desmond

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John Ware

As its contribution to Black History Month, Canada Post will issue two commemorative stamps on February 1 to honour two Canadian heroes, John Ware and Viola Desmond.   This is the fourth year that Canada Post has issued sta
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