Some Public Black History Month Activities
Every year in February during Black History Month, Canadians take part in events that honour the legacy of black Canadians, past and present.
Black History Month is a national annual observance for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African Diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in the month of October.
The remembrance originated in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week". Woodson chose the second week of February because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass. The week-long observance officially became Black History Month in 1976.
2010 Events
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Beyond the Rhythm
A visual art presentation celebrating our survival and accomplishment beyond the bounds of hardship and sorrow....
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February 1 thru 10
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City Hall rotunda, 100 Queen St. W.
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Ontario Black Vote Canada
Speakers will discuss what is involved in volunteering to serve on the board of directors of a City of Toronto agency, board or commission, in an effort to increase diversity.
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February 9
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North York Civic Centre, Committee Room 4 (5100 Yonge St.)
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6 to 8 p.m.
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For more information, call 416-395-6475.
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Mackenzie House(a City of Toronto Historic Museum)
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Learn about Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first woman to publish a newspaper in Canada. Her newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, included articles about the anti-slavery movement and advice to Blacks interested in moving to Canada. Call 416-392-6915 for details.
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Sundays in February - 12 to 5 pm
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82 Bond Street,
2 blocks east of Yonge St., south of Dundas Street East
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Big Voices – New Voices – Emerging Voices
Toronto Public Library
Throughout February, the Toronto Public Library will feature lectures by established and emerging authors, spoken word poets, musicians and journalists. Events will take place across the city. The Toronto Public Library also holds more than 16,000 items in the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection.
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Cooking demonstration of Caribbean and Canadian winter vegetables.
Toronto Public Health, Peer Nutrition Program and community partners from the African Food Basket and Park, Forestry and Recreation will discuss Food Security and the Community Garden Program. Participants of the Peer Nutrition Program are invited to bring their family and friends for a cooking demonstration of some common Caribbean and Canadian winter vegetables.
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February 26
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1 to 7 p.m.
In recognition of Black History Month, the Markham African Caribbean Association (MACA) is seeking nominations for Community Appreciation Awards. The nominees must be of African/Caribbean Heritage who have contributed to our community through their field of expertise in a way that brings honour to the Town of Markham that is recognizable beyond the community of Markham. The Town of Markham will award recipients with a Certificate of Appreciation at a special reception at the Markham Civic Centre on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 11:30 a.m.
The deadline for submission of nomination is Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 4 p.m.
The Nomination form is attached: Please nominate someone.
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