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A ceremony within the RCMP to acknowledge and applaud their new female colleagues.

This was an advertisement for an organization called Zami as seen on the front page of a queer-focused magazine called Xtra!. Zami was founded in 1984 by a Black lesbian feminist, Debbie Douglas, along with other members like Courtnay McFarlane.…

This is an article by Sylvia Hamilton who collaborated with Claire Prieto on the documentary Black Mother Black daughter. This source mostly goes into her experience of the creation of the film and how it relates to her life. This shows the impact of…

This chair that Fil Fraser usually used while directing movies is a testament to his successful career in film. Although his most impressive achievement may be seen as becoming the first Black Broadcaster, after moving to the Canadian Prairies, Fil…

In this clip from an interview with Fil Fraser. He is speaking about the radio and how it shaped his life. He realized that he might have limitations as a Black Canadian, but it did not stop him from pursuing what he loved. He hoped that because no…

Fil Fraser had a very successful career in radio and film, and he was recognised for his accomplishments with many awards. Just like a veteran wears his military awards as a constant reminder of what they has accomplished, Fil Fraser did the same…

Fil Fraser was famous for a lot of different things, most notably his achievements in radio and film. He was the first Black Canadian to become a radio broadcaster. He continued broadcasting and other radio-related activities for many years,…