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It shows the members of the choir. Union United was one of the most important churches in Canada, it served as a centre for community life, and cultural identity for many Black Canadians. Through the music they cultivated a sense of belonging and…

The Photo shows a struggle for equality in education, together Black communities organized themselves and refused to accept the treatment they were receiving and took to the streets. Protests such as these led to the eventual closures of all…

This letter informed Ethelbert Bartholomew that he could no longer be a medical student due to his race. Apparently, Kingston's lack of a "coloured population" made "adequate training" impossible, showing how they would do anything just to block…

This is a portion of an audio recording of a mass held at Seaview United Baptist Church in May of 1967. Hearing people sing the folk songs together shows how powerful and emotional these gatherings were, and it allows listeners to imagine what it…

This is a "Lesbian Money" stamp from the Sister Vision Press Fonds in the University of Ottawa's Archives and Special Collections, one of many used during political protests for the gay and lesbian liberation movement. These stamps were used on bills…