February is Black History Month! Here is our list of must-attend events celebrating Black History, community, and culture in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area celebrating Black History Month
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Toronto-based visual artist and curator Chika Oh hosts an inspiring month-long gallery exhibition and curated event series in honor of Black History Month at the Stackt Market in Toronto from February 6th to March 2nd. The artistic “Born To Create” exhibition will showcase rich African history, culture, and creativity through art, fashion, hairstyles, and conversations.
For the third year running, DoorDash and Black Opportunity Fund partner to support Black-Owned food businesses in Canada via the DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Restaurant Grant.
Colour the Trails, an organization focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPOC communities hosts its cross-country skiing for the first time in Ontario this February.
Worth Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Toronto, brings back its annual popular and exciting 4×4 Open Call Show following its success last year from December 5th to 22nd at 830 Dundas St. W.
BLK Book Fair, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of Black Canadian Authors and Writers, hosts a Beyond The Pages: Connecting Authors For Success community event on November 16th at the Enrich Centre, connecting the Toronto community with Black aspiring and established authors, editors, illustrators, and publishers.
When Brothers Speak, an annual spoken word showcase celebrating voices of Black Men will take place at the Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto on November 9th
Learn how the Author of Niya’s Coily World embraced her Natural Hair and wants to inspire the next generation of Black Kids to do the same.
On Friday, October 11th, 2024, Sisters in Sync hosts its fourth annual You Go, Girl! Awards at the historic Liuna Station in Hamilton. The event acknowledges the diverse accomplishments of young Black girls through eight awards dedicated to academic achievements, community involvement, artistic endeavors, and personal growth.
Black Women Talk Tech will host its interactive tech conference, RoadMap to Billions 2024, in Toronto for the first time over two days on September 29th and 30th.