It may be time to update the focus of Black History Month, says Kyla Williams. Black History Month, celebrated each February, has traditionally had a strong emphasis on remembering and honouring the stories and people who struggled through slavery, segregation and the fight for civil rights.
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February festivities should not mask the inequality, racism and lack of leadership faced by black people.
Teachers are challenged to involve students in black history celebrations within the Scarborough school community this month. Students tend to think history is boring and have no interest in learning about black culture, says Marie…
Baseball great Fergie Jenkins receives honours from the City of Toronto Feb. 3 to commemorate Black History Month.
The sounds of heavenly music will once again introduce this year’s Black History Month to Scarborough. The Evolution of Gospel Music is set to run on Feb. 4 and 5 at Global Kingdom Ministries at 1250 Markham Rd.
“I think it’s a great exhibit,” science centre staff-member Michael Barrington said. “It’s history going back to the 19th century and seeing black folks who were prominent here in Canada. That’s something I’ve just learned and it’s great.”
Naomi Sterling’s singing voice brought the audience to its feet. Everybody clapped and swayed together to the music. The message in her song was simple: “You can be Chinese, white, black, whatever,” Naomi said. “You…