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This posthumous report reflects the lingering racism, with writers still questioning whether a Black artist could truly have created the work attributed to him. Its inclusion exposes how paternalistic narratives persisted even after his death,…

The Walking Africville Audio Tour is an immersive exploration of the former community, guided by the voices of former residents. The audios, along with the historical maps and photographs, form a tour that allows listeners to connect the physical…

Actor Chimwemwe Miller explains the impact of Black Theatre Workshop, and how art is inherently political.

These 1927 city council meeting minutes approving a “Tag Day” at Seaview United Baptist Church show how the community organized events and worked with the city to support their own needs. Small details like this help to highlight how active and…

These 1936 city council meeting minutes recommending the approval of another “Tag Day” at Seaview United Baptist Church shows continuity in the community’s traditions. Just like the 1927 approval, this later request highlights how residents of…

This medal represents the type of award Bannister won in 1876, symbolizing official validation of his artistic excellence. Its inclusion emphasizes the institutional significance of his achievement.

Black Theatre Workshop interviews one of their founders, Clarence Bayne, on the creation of the theatre company.

This biographical anthology entry places Edward Mitchell Bannister within a broader community of notable Black Americans in the late nineteenth century. It provides a rare contemporary acknowledgment of his artistic and abolitionist achievements at a…

Black Theatre Canada's founder Vera Cudjoe discusses why and how she started Black Theatre Canada in Toronto.