The British Methodist Episcopal Church, one of Windsor’s continuing Underground Railroad-era historic Black congregations, presents the 92nd Annual Valentine Tea in a special location, All Saints’ Anglican Church. Guest Speaker, Mrs. Florence Logan, 99 years of age, will share her stories. Brief historical remarks will also be offered by Irene Moore Davis and Nancy Allen. […]
Join poet/storyteller Mbonisi Zikhali Zomkhonto and City of Windsor Multicultural Storyteller Teajai Travis for a Blaze of Story – Ancestors. His spoken word/storytelling name is Zomkhonto which happens to be his bloodline’s totem. Zomkhonto is a trained journalist, youth mentor, qualified Community Services Worker, grassroots community organizer, and mental wellness advocate. He considers himself an […]
AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Talent Show Description: Join in the fun at the University of Windsor Main Campus for a talent show featuring student performers of Black/African/Caribbean descent. Follow the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) website and social media for further details. Where: CAW Student Centre Commons, University of Windsor
The Color of Art by The Artists of Colour Feb 15th - March 4th Opening Night February 18th, 7 pm - 9 pm Hours: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 1–5 p.m. Thursday 1–5 p.m. Friday 2–7 p.m. Saturday 12–6 p.m. Where: Artcite Inc., 109 University Ave W, Windsor
AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Smart Money Tribe Join in an important conversation about money management and Black wealth building. Panelists will include Dr. Kemi Anazodo, Lydia Ughulu, and Arjei Franklin. Follow the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) website and social media for further details. Where: CAW Student Centre Commons, University of Windsor
Join us virtually on Thursday, February 16th at 2pm as we welcome Dr. Nadia Prendergast, Samin Barakati, Seyedeh-Samin Barakati, Fabliha Awal, Caitlin Cosgrove, and Adedayo Adegbola who will present "Creating Global Solidarity Through the Making of an Open Educational Resource on Anti-Black Racism." They will discuss a resource they created that focuses on anti-Black racism […]
Join the Essex County Black Historical Research Society for our February meeting on Zoom. Dr. Heidi LM Jacobs and lead graduate student researcher Willow Key will provide an overview of the new We Were Here: Documenting Windsor’s McDougall Street Corridor digital archive hosted by Leddy Library… a remarkable collection of images, essays, maps, excerpts of […]
Le CCFWEK vous invite à célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des noirs en famille !! Venez avec vos enfants de 3 à 10 ans au Carrefour communautaire (720 avenue Ouellette, Windsor, ON.) Ce vendredi, 17 février 2023. Deux sessions organisées : 1re Session: de 10h30 à 12h00 2è Session: de 16.30 à 18h00 Des pancakes et du chocolat chaud seront également […]
Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event All Teen Students can reserve their "FREE" dinner reservation. (Casual fun) email: coalitionforjusticeunityequity@gmail.com Dates: Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th, Feb 24th. @7pmPasta, Dinner Roll, Beverages. After finishing up with exams, our students need a break. Free dinner and Visual Arts Show.Pop by, Bring your friends […]
Rarely Seen: Art from the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Collection Art from the Amherstburg Freedom Museum collection is showcased at River Bookshop for the month of February. The artwork features a mix of styles, techniques, and subject matter related to the Black experience. Date: Every Saturday and Sunday in February Time: 12-5pm Where: Hole in The […]
Unifor Local 444 Black Indigenous Workers of Colour present their 2023 Black History Month Event, “A Snapshot of the History of the Windsor-Essex County Black Community,” featuring various entertainment and a historical presentation by Irene Moore Davis, followed by dinner. Tickets are $10. Where: Unifor Local 200-444, 1855 Turner Road, Windsorr
With the generous support of FedDev Ontario, the Essex County Black Historical Research Society has commissioned three new murals near the intersection of Erie and Mercer Streets, in the heart of the McDougall Street Corridor, downtown Windsor’s traditional Black neighbourhood. Artists Jermaine Baylis, Ed Irmen, and DERKZ were selected to commemorate the rich Black history […]
