Afro Storytime
Thu Feb 07, 2019
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
30 mins
Location: Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Program Room
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for stories, songs and rhymes that highlight the sights and sounds from the Caribbean and different African nations. Ages 0-5. Drop-in, no registration needed.
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Origins of root foods
Thu Feb 07, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
60 mins
Location: Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Program Room
A facilitator from AfriCan FoodBasket will discuss the origins of root foots including potatoes, carrots, dashees & eddoes.
Hear about how the Black Creek Urban Farm operates and much more! Drop in - For more information call us at 416 395 5720.
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Puppet Show - Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock
Thu Feb 07, 2019
6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
45 mins
Location: Alderwood Public Library, 2 Orianna Drive, Toronto, ON
Help us celebrate Black History Month with a puppet show and crafts.
All ages
Drop in
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Culinary Herb Smell & Taste Test
Thu Feb 07, 2019
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
90 mins
Location: Downsview Public Library, 2793 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
As part of Black History Month celebrations join us as AfriCan Foodbasket prepares a culinary experience where participants can taste and smell common garden herbs! Discover how common food items like pasta can excite your tastebuds with different gardens herbs! Drop in- all ages are welcome.
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Documentary: Eavesdropping on Souls: a Journey into Haitian Arts
Thu Feb 07, 2019
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
120 mins
Location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Hinton Learning Theatre
Director/producer Jacqueline Jean-Baptiste introduces her film about the deep and vibrant spirit of Haitian art and culture that sustains its people despite political strife, poverty and natural disasters. Enhancing this brilliantly colourful documentary are the Haitian folk songs performed by the Creole Choir of Cuba, an ensemble of Cuban nationals of Haitian descent. Narrated by well known writer Edwidge Danticat.
In English with some subtitles. 2015. 51 mins.
DVD cover painting credit: Lyonel Laurenceau
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Cuban & Brazilian drumming & dance program
Thu Feb 07, 2019
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
60 mins
Location: Flemingdon Park Public Library, 29 St. Dennis Drive, Toronto, ON
Auditorium
A lively drumming and dance program highlighting two of the most influential countries in world music, Cuba and Brazil, both culturally rich in rhythms and songs. Experience the traditional cult
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Black Today
Thu Feb 07, 2019
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
90 mins
Location: Lillian H. Smith Public Libary, 239 College Street, Toronto, ON
Join us for a selection of video art made by contemporary artists. Be prepared for provocative and thoughtful work about what it means to be black in today's world. Drop-in.
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Young Professional Panel
Thu Feb 07, 2019
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
120 mins
Location Maria A. Shchuka Public Library, 1745 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Auditorium
Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit? Want to find out what it takes to be your own boss?
This guest-panel series highlighting successful and diverse young professional entrepreneurs will feature Rochelle Miller (Yogi, Wellness Practitioner), Dwayne Holmes (Film Director) and Kareem Perez (Digital Agency Director) will be discussed. These entrepreneurs will talk about their creative vision, forming a business plan and what it took through hardship to get it to the next level. Corwin Miller (Talent Management & Consulting) will moderate the evening with a Q&A to follow.
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These events are part of our Black History Month programming. For the full lineup see: here
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