Black Heroes in Canada
Mon Feb 25, 2019
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
90 mins
Location: York Woods Theatre, 1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Rosemary Sadlier OOnt, Author and past President of the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) covers the origins of Black History Month. She provides new details about incredible exploits, events and settlements connected to the work of Black heroes, freedom fighters, people who made a difference. Who are they? How have they made a difference and why should you know about them...from the beginning of Canada to the present day? What did they have to do to be heroes? This will include a talk, some visuals, the author reading from her works and interaction with the audience.
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Caribbean Dance with Carnival Spice
Mon Feb 25, 2019
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
60 mins
Location: Maria A. Shchuka Public Library, Meeting Room, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON
In celebration of Black History Month, Carnival Spice is invited for a fun filled dance workshop. The workshop will fuse Soca and Dancehall music through a high-energy and fun program.
Monday February 25th 2019
4:30 to 6:00pm
For Grades 8-12/ages 13-19.
Youth Hub - Room A
Drop in. No registration required.
More info click here
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Sean Mauricette a.k.a SUBLIMINAL
Mon Feb 25, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
60 mins
Location: Albion Public Library, Auditorium, 1515 Albion Road, Toronto, ON
This presentation goes beyond slavery and takes a look at what black people were doing before the word black even existed. The presentation is wrapped up with one of the most powerful performances of Sean Mauricette aka SUBLIMINAL which fuses beat-box and spoken word.
For teens aged 13-19.
More info click here
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These events are part of our Black History Month programming. For the full lineup see: here
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