Black Writers Matter is a powerful new anthology of African-Canadian writing, edited by Whitney French. The stories in this collection offer a cross-section of established writers and newcomers to the literary world who tackle contemporary and pressing issues with beautiful, sometimes raw, prose.
Come to an evening discussion about the Black Canadian experience, as told through the stories of some of the writers in this collection.
Participants:
- Whitney French: writer, storyteller, and multidisciplinary artist.
- Angela Walcott: multidisciplinary artist and writer.
- Sapphire Woods: queer nerd with a passion for Black education.
Moderated by Canisia Lubrin, award-winning writer, poet, critic, and teacher.
As David Chariandy says "Black Writers Matter is an extraordinary achievement [...]. Whitney French and the talented contributors to this book offer us vital new writings within a two-hundred-year legacy of yearning and truth-telling. Please read this book."
This event is free, but you must register to attend.
Location: Novella Room in the Appel Salon, at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
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John Coltrane: Interstellar Space
Wed Feb 27, 2019
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
60 mins
Location: Don Mills Public Library, Auditorium, 888 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON
John Coltrane was an internationally known jazz musician for a very short period of time, first coming to prominence as part of Miles Davis' "first great quintet" in the fall of 1955. From the 1959 recording of his second solo album, Giant Steps, until his death in the summer of 1967, Coltrane's studio recordings and live performances turned the jazz world on its head. This lecture will explore recordings such as 1963's "Alabama," 1965's "A Love Supreme" and 1967's "Expression," approaching Coltrane's work as evidence of an artist deeply involved in a quest for both spiritual and musical transcendence. Join Rob Bowman, Associate Professor, York University, Department of Music and Grammy-Award-winner (music writing) for this wonderful evening.
Please call (416) 395-5710 to register for this free program.
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Adult Afternoon Movie: The Great Debaters
Wed Feb 27, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
90 mins
Location: Humber Summit, 2990 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON
Join us for an afternoon of classics, new releases and documentaries.
Drop in.
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BrAIDing with a Social Twist
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on recurring dates listed below
90 mins
Location: Maria A. Shchuka, Meeting Room, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON
This 6-week program provides young people (ages 15-24) who identify as women with a hands on experience in hair styling techniques and engage in conversations around HIV, AIDS, STI, violence against women, consent, healthy relationships, self love and much more.
Wednesdays from
February 6th to March 13th 2019,
5:00 to 6:30 pm | Ages 15 to 24 | Room B, Drop-in
More info click
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Mystic Drumz Hands on Drumming Workshop
Wed Feb 27, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
60 mins
Location: Bendale Public Library, 1515 Danforth Road, Toronto, ON
This Mystic Drumz workshop will feature demonstrations on African instruments including Djembe Drums, Talking Drums, Agogo Bells and more. Every participant receives an instrument and instruction how to play it. The entire group becomes a percussion ensemble and learns a full song from start to finish. Participants may have a chance to try more than one instrument in this session. Space is limited.
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Black Settlements, African Canadian Communities
Wed Feb 27, 2019
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
75 mins
Location: Northern District Public Library, 40 Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto, ON
In this program to commemorate Black History Month, Channon Oyeniran of the Ontario Black History Society will give an illustrated talk on the movement and settlement of diverse Black populations to and within Canada in the twentieth century. Emphasis will be given to Toronto and the surrounding area. The presentation will also look at the establishment of various institutions (schools, churches etc.) that were part of the Black Canadian community's survival.
This program is cosponsored by Northern District Library and the North Toronto Historical Society. All are welcome.
Meetings are held in Room 224 and begin at 7:30 pm [refreshments from 7:10 pm].
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These events are part of our Black History Month programming. For the full lineup see:
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