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The Book of Negroes is one of the most important records of Black migration to British North America. Created at the end of the American Revolution, it documents the names, ages, and physical descriptions of around 3000 Black Loyalists. Much like the…

An illustration of the inside of a train car from 1887. Rows of white passengers are served food by a Black porter.

This image is from 2010, and it is Claire Prieto receiving her lifetime achievement award. This closing Imaged truly shows how far Black Canadian Filmmakers and Directors have gone. They were from not being recognized, underfunded, underappreciated,…

This book is one of three that Fil Fraser wrote. His career extended beyond that of radio and film. His books are about the history of Alberta or about the history of Black Canadians. This book specifically talks about the impact of Black Canadians…

Jackie Washington would often perform festivals or free concerts in his home town, Hamilton. He played for passion and this poster is from a free festival, one that still happens yearly at the same location in Gage Park and is attended by thousands.