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Black History Month originated in 1926 as Negro History Week. It was observed the second week of February. It aimed to increase everyone’s knowledge of Black history. Negro History Week was the brainchild of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-trained historian of African Americans. Woodson chose February because it was the birth month of both Abraham...
Annual Black history commemorations soon spread to Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa and Canada. Most credit Black sleeping car portersfor bringing it to Canada. Porters who crossed the Canada-US border quickly learned of the significance of Negro History Week in the United States. Negro History Week continued despite the Great Depression and...
In 1979, two founders of the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS), Dr. Daniel G. Hill and Wilson O. Brooks, petitioned Torontoto recognize February as Black History Month. In 1979, under Mayor John Sewell, Toronto became Canada’s first municipality to designate February as Black History Month. In 1981, Mayor Mel Lastman of North York followed suit....
From the 1960s until the 1980s, the Negro Community Centre (NCC) held Black History Week events for its members. By the late 1980s, events took place throughout the month of February. During the 1980s, Black student groups at McGill and Concordiauniversities sponsored month-long events. These sought to educate people on the significance of February...
Interest in Negro History Week grew after the Second World War. On 28 February 1947, Carrie Best’s newspaper, The Clarion, published an article about Negro History Week events in Boston, US. The headline stated: “Negro History Week Observed in United States Canada Next?” In the early 1980s, the Black History Month Committee, a loose coalition of gr...
As early as 1937, the Bethel AME mission in Winnipeg held a program to honour “Negro History and Education Week. Elsewhere, small communities throughout Manitoba celebrated Black History Week locally. They did so without formal recognition or any central planning. In 1981, the Black History Month Celebration Committee (BHMCC) hosted Winnipeg’s inau...
After 1995, Saskatchewan’s small local BHM activities began to build momentum. Eventually, in 2001, lobbying led to the founding of the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum (SACHM). The museum seeks to spotlight the province’s Black history. As of 2006, the SACHM took the lead in coordinating BHM themes and events. In 2021, Saskatchewan pr...
In 1987, the National Black Coalition of Canada, Edmonton Chapter, began organizing the first province-wide Black History Month events. MLA David Shepherd led the legislative battle On 31 January 2017, Premier Rachel Notley announced that Alberta officially recognized February as Black History Month for the first time. Alberta’s cities followed sui...
By the early 1990s, the Victoria Black Peoples Society (VBPS) was hosting Black History Month events. The VBPS was replaced when, in June 1993, dozens of Black Canadians responded to the Royal BC Museum (see Art Galleries and Museums) request for support to mount BHM events in February 1994. The success of the Black History Special Event Advisory C...
Rosemary Sadlier urged the federal government to recognize Black History Month. MP Jean Augustine introduced a motion in the House of Commons on 14 December 1995. It aimed to note “the diversity of the Blackcommunity in Canada and its importance in the history of this country, and recognize February as Black History Month.” The House of Commons ado...
Learn about the origins, history and significance of Black History Month in Canada. Find out how it started in the US, how it spread to Canada and how it is celebrated in different provinces and cities.
These 21st century events reflect the ongoing efforts to acknowledge, preserve, and celebrate the diverse contributions of Black Canadians to the fabric of the nation. Black History Month continues to play a crucial role in fostering awareness and understanding of this rich heritage.
Jan 31, 2023 · CBC showcases Black stories and experiences across its platforms, featuring Black creators, storytellers and changemakers. Highlights include new series and films, podcasts, documentaries, and collections on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC News, CBC Arts and CBC Books.
Nov 14, 2016 · As we mark Black History Month in Canada in February, it’s worth reflecting on the legacy of Canada’s Black communities and the prejudice Black people have faced.
Feb 1, 2023 · Explore the stories of Black Canadians and their communities through these films and series, from the Underground Railroad to racism in Canada. Stream them for free on CBC Gem and learn more about the Black experience in this country.
