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This Supreme Court case involved Fred Christie, a Black man from Montreal who was refused service at the York Tavern even though he had been served there before. He took them to court on the grounds of discrimination and lost with the judge saying…

This newspaper focused on the community events and achievements with African Nova Scotian communities. The first page shows the Phyllis Wheatley Business Girls Club, a group that supported Black women’s leadership and professional development.

This law was one of Ontario's first human rights laws, and made it illegal for employers to refuse work of fire someone based on their race and other attributes. The act allowed people to file complaints and launch an investigation. It was a huge…

This law made it illegal for restaraunts, hotels, theatres, stores etc. to deny service to people based on race and other attributes. It also banned discriminatory signs and advertisements. It also created a process for people to file complaints and…

This petition, signed by residents of Africvill,e aimed to have the city of Halifax install a community well. The petition shows a strong sense of community which existed in Africville, where they collectively pushed the city to provide them with…

The Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded in 1945 by Rev. William Pearly Oliver at the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church. They wanted to improve living conditions for Black Nova Scotians and fight discrimination.…

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…

The photo shows both Daisy and Oscar Peterson playing piano. Oscar would soon become one of the greatest jazz pianists in the world. His music strengthened the human rights movement becoming a symbol of Black excellence and bringing both white and…