Browse Items (687 total)

A 1948 agreement between the Canadian National Railway Employees. It outlines the working conditions and wages for the employees in the union. This agreement shows that Black porters were some of the lowest paid workers, and especially the unequal…

A video with recollections of a Black student in Perry Anderson's class, as well as primary footage of Perry Anderson responding to questions about his Black students. The crux of the whole affair is told neatly and quickly in this video. Perry…

An article remembering the life and achievements of Anne C. Cools. Ms.Cools was one of the leaders of the protesting at Sir George Williams University and led an eventful life, determined to make change for the better in the world. She was a…

Rufus Rockhead, founder of popular nightclub Rockhead’s Paradise joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1918. Serving with the Canadian Forestry Corps in France, Rockhead cut down trees and would process them for the construction of barracks,…

A Stamp Showcasing Hogan's Alley With Pictures of Nora Hendrix, and Fielding William Spotts

Jennifer Hodge de Silva is one of the most well-known Black Canadian Directors in this country. Her works were so revolutionary that they continue to be talked about well past her life. Hodge was a Montreal born creator that transcended in the film…

​​Now this is a section of a magazine that talks all about the films of Jennifer Hodge De Silva. It talks about her earliest time in the film field even starting in 1973 with her York Uni diploma. Then it talks about her time with the NFB and CBC and…

A poster advertising the Tenth Anniversary Dance hosted by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car porters and their Ladies’ Auxiliary. It was set to take place on October 30, 1952, at 9:00 PM, hosted in the Hungarian Hall in Toronto. This demonstrates the…

A canadian born and raised in BC, inducted into the BC hall of fame as shown for contributions to the sport.