Join the author of the award-winning novel In the Upper Country, Kai Thomas, in conversation with Jamaal Amir Akbari to learn more about this debut novel. Kai Thomas was awarded the 2023 Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust prize for fiction and shortlisted for the Governor General's Award for Fiction and the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. The novel ' In the…

Blackhurst Cultural Centre hosts an event featuring Dr. Harcourt Fuller  providing insights into the history of Black Money in North America. Dr. Harcourt Fuller is a historian at Georgia State University and the Creator of the traveling museum “Black Money Exhibit: World Currencies featuring African, African Diasporic Histories and Cultures.” Event’s Website/Socials Website Where Randolph…

Museum of Mississauga celebrates the launch of the Generation X Marks the Spot exhibition at Bradley Museum, an exhibition about Black history in Mississauga. This mini-exhibition includes a timeline of events and media clippings from 1988, wherein a Mississauga shooting involving a Black teen spurred youths in the Black Action Defense Committee (BADC) to…

The Faculty of Media & Creative Arts, Humber College, presents Reverberations II – A Celebration of Music of the Black Diaspora - An evening of Gospel Music, African Rhythm and Jazz, and Rhythm 'n Soul at the vast Humber College in Toronto. This concert showcases three Humber Music Student Ensembles, each a unique genre, yet all three…

George Brown College's Alumni Relations Office hosts a special event for Black Futures Month at GBC with alum, Author, and entrepreneur Wes Hall for a fireside chat about how he overcame a challenging childhood, rising from a law firm mailroom to becoming a successful entrepreneur, founder of the BlackNorth Initiative, and the newest and first Black Dragon in the…

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton kicks off a month-long celebration of Afrocentric Art and Artifacts at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre on February 4. This Black History Month Gallery opening featuring visually stunning works aims to illuminate the beauty of Black Art and celebrate its profound richness. Artists will be…

The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region invites you to join them for the exciting Black History Month 2024 launch at the largest community museum in Ontario, Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum! This free in-person event celebrates the rich history and contributions of the Black community. Prepare for a day filled with informative exhibits, engaging…

Black Mentorship Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering Black Professionals in Canada, hosts its Black History Month event celebrating Black achievements, continuing conversations on empowering ourselves, and propelling our futures. This year's event pays homage to the exceptional contributions of Black individuals and professionals across diverse fields and recognizes the imperative work ahead in empowering…

The Aurora Black Community Association hosts a spectacular interactive evening celebrating the vibrant history and achievements of the Black community. This event provides a spectacular interactive evening celebrating the lively history of the Black community, featuring captivating music and cultural performances, inspiring stories, dance performances, thought-provoking speeches, and delicious food. Attendees will be inspired.…

Colored Only Comedy Show celebrates its second anniversary with a celebration filled with laughter and fun. Hosted by Bougie B, this event will feature an all-star cast of comics of color who have appeared on some of North America's most prominent comedy stages, including Just For Laughs, CBC Gems, Crave TV, and Comedy Network. Alan Shane Lewis…