Curated by Crystal Mowry. Originally produced by the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, the exhibition Black Drones in the Hive unfolds in a series of visual chapters to reveal the strategic erasures which have enabled Canadian canons such as the Group of Seven to exist without question or complication. The exhibition draws its title from a racist assessment […]
AWE is proud to present InTheBlack: Canada - The Windsor Project. A vital part of AWE’s collection since 2017, this work amplifies the voices, experiences, and perspectives of Black Windsorites. The Windsor Project features participants ranging in age from the mid-20s to the late 80s. And while each voice is distinct, a pattern emerges as […]
Curated by Dorothy Abbott. This evocative photographic essay celebrates the descendants of freedom-seekers who escaped slavery in the United States in the years before the American Civil War. Some came entirely alone and unaided; others found their way to Canada with the help of a clandestine network of “conductors” and “stations” called the “Underground Railroad.” […]
Museum Windsor is excited to announce a new installation, "The Fabric of Our Being," on display now at the Chimczuk Museum. Conceptualized and birthed by Jamaican-Canadian Poet and Author, Nadine Williams and her Collective, "The Fabric of Our Being" seeks to bring awareness and celebration to the United Nations proclamation of the International Decade for […]
Join students at the University of Windsor for a robust schedule of events, including the Art Exhibit with Art-ology x BSSC x BLX x ASA x CAOS on February 6th, Game Night on February 13th, Movie Night on February 27th, Winter Market with BLX on March 5th, and Paint Night with PRS x BSSC on […]
Windsor Public Library offers collections that celebrate Black heritage, encourage diverse and unique voices, and consider the historical significance of Black activists from around the world. Many books, ebooks, audiobooks, and DVDs are available! Also, in honour of Black History Month, WPL is offering several events and activities, geared to adults, children, and youth around […]
Celebrate Black History Month in Windsor Essex with the CROSSROADS Guide to Black History in Windsor Essex, a complimentary addition to the CROSSROADS Historical Guide. Register for FREE and be lead through significant attractions and landmarks highlighting the rich Black heritage of our region. This guide offers an immersive journey into the pivotal role Windsor […]
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum Hosts, The Artists of Colour’s, Exhibit: “The Never-Ending Quest for Inclusion” The Never-Ending Quest for Inclusion is the second portion of The Artists of Colour’s “Journeys Project” created by and featuring, works of The Artists of Colour. This special presentation is a fine arts-based project displaying a combination of paintings, images, […]
Celebrate Black History – READ UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND.Description: Adults and Seniors join us every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. as we read, learn and discover amazing people with powerful stories. Let’s continue to READ UNTIL WE UNDERSTAND. Borrowing the title from a book written by Farah Jasmine Griffin, many books on various topics […]
Buy Black Twenty Eight Day Challenge Join the 5th annual Buy Black 28 Day Challenge organized by Black Business Can! This month-long initiative encourages consumers to consciously seek out and support Black-owned businesses in your community. Learn about and visit a diverse range of Black-owned businesses across Windsor and Essex County. Recognize the entrepreneurial spirit […]
Records - whether current, semi-current or permanent - are evidence, footprints or talking pieces. Management of records at work, home or elsewhere is often taken for granted but is critical, given the evidential nature of records. This interactive session makes recordkeeping all about the participant in an engaging, stress-free manner. Participants are guaranteed to leave […]
On the evening of February 4 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Armouries Building, Dr. Kyle T. Mays (@mayskyle) will be presenting a public lecture entitled “Reparations & Decolonization: A Critique.”This event is being hosted by the Department of History as part of Department’s Black History Month celebrations.All are welcome to attend!
