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This stamp honours Chloe Cooley, an enslaved Black woman whose forced sale across the US-Canada border by her master drew public attention and sparked widespread outrage. Her violent resistance (screaming, kicking, and refusing to comply) was…

Still image of Walter Borden performing in The Last Epistle of Tightrope Time, a play he stars in and wrote.

This watercolour represents the arrival of Black Loyalists in Sierra Leone, an act of defiance following the disappointments of life in Nova Scotia. For those who left, the journey was more than just an escape, as it meant a chance to build a…

This school hosts sessions that assist new hockey officials with becoming certified and properly trained to enter the field

This advertisement invited Black Nova Scotians to relocate to Sierra Leone, offering them a new start and a chance to escape the systemic discrimination, poverty, and unmet promises that had made their lives in Canada so miserable. Many Black…

A statue of a man running overlooking the bay of Vancouver, atop a pedestal with a plaque

This portrait represents Marie-Joseph Angélique, an enslaved woman living in New France, who would later become a symbol of resistance. In 1734, following disputes with her mistress, Angélique was accused and ultimately condemned of setting a fire…

A photo of the crew of a ship, including showmen in minstrel show uniform.

A black and white photo of Black Theatre Canada founder, Vera Cudjoe in 1981.

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