This news broadcast was produced by Nick Purdon and the CBC News in 2014, entitled “How a group stood up for civil rights in an Ontario town”, which develops on the aforementioned story of Bromley Armstrong and Ruth Lor as they revisit the same…
This plaque is recognition from the government for the work that Hugh Burnett and the National Unity Association completed in the fight against racism. Their activism paved the way for the human rights movement in Canada cultivated many important…
Oscar Peterson is renowned not only domestically in Canada, but also more regionally, and even internationally as an influential African-Canadian artist and Jazz musician. One of his most popular songs, “Hymn To Freedom” published in 1963, was borne…
Clement Virgo is the final Pioneering artist for Black directors in Canada. His presence would likely not be possible without the successful works of the other three directors. Clement Virgo however is commonly known for his directing for Rude 1995.…
William Greves is an African American director who came to Canada in the 50s to pursue his dream of directing. There was no tolerance for Black people in the film industry in 1952 in the US, so Greaves moved to Canada to create his work. He moved and…
This video is a segment hosted by Cameron Bailey called “Images Matter”. “Images Matter” revolves around Black Canadian Filmmakers and can be explored following the attached link. This segment is an interview between Camron Bailey and Rodger McTair.…