Resources to watch, read and listen to
February is Black History Month in Canada. This year’s theme is February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day. In recognition of this important month, we wanted to share resources in recognition of the contributions Black Canadians have made to Canada, as well explore the unique challenges of racism, sexism and prejudice endured and overcome by Black Canadians.
Articles
Canada.ca: Significant events in Black Canadian history.
Radio Canada International: Racism in Canada: Words to tell wrongs.
The Conversation: Afua Cooper: My 30-Year Effort to Bring Black Studies to Canadian Universities is Still an Upward Battle.
Activehistory.ca: 12 Black Scholars on the Black Lives Matter Movement and Canada.
Websites
BC Black History Awareness Society
Videos/Podcasts
Black Strathcona: Vie’s Chicken and Steaks.
Black Strathcona: Hogan’s Alley.
Radio Canada International: Portraits of Black Canadians.
Black Canadian women who changed history
Do you have a resource to share? Email UniversityRelations@viu.ca and we’ll add it!
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