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This is a CHUM chart from April Fool's Day, 1963. This record chart brochure shows the most popular songs in Canada from this time, and features Jackie Shane with the second most popular song, "Any Other Way." This is monumental as an openly Queer…

The Sapphire Tavern was a historic venue in Toronto where Jackie Shane performed and recorded her live album “Jackie Shane Live!” in 1967, which had reached the tops of charts in Canada. 4 years after the release of this album, Jackie had disappeared…

Picture of Palais Royal in Toronto, a very well known leisure spot for dancing c. 1930s for white people only. After several protests from the Black communities in the area, they desegregated in 1947. Only after 27 years of being open as a dancing…

These items are the cover image and a clip from Older Stronger and Wiser by Claire Prieto. Like Roger McTair she is one of the oldest names in the industry. This piece is about the older Black women of Canada, and it shares their stories and…

Documentary clip!

a descendant of a slave photographed at his home in Birchtown, 1930s

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…

The Coloured Hockey League was established in the early 1900s as a response to Black athletes being excluded from white leagues. They were led by Black churches and community leaders aiming to give Black players a chance to compete and challenge…