AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Opening Ceremony Description: Join students at the University of Windsor Main Campus for the opening ceremony of AfroFest 2023 featuring speeches, reflections, and spoken word poetry with Bunmi Africa. Follow the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance website and social media for further details. Where: CAW Student Centre Commons, University […]
Celebrating Black Voices: The Chevalier de St. Georges In Partnership with the River Bookshop, and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Windsor, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents WSO concertmaster, Lillian Scheirich, brings to life a concerto by the swashbuckling 18th century composer, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de St. Georges. Jessie Montgomery's composition Shift, Change, Turn provides a new twist […]
Canada South Blues Society Proudly Presents the Blackburn Brothers Description: The Canada South Blues Society proudly presents the Blackburn Brothers with special guest Tim Swaddling and a historical presentation by Elise Harding Davis. The Juno-nominated, multiple award-winning Blackburn Brothers, Underground Railroad descendants, are considered Toronto’s First Family of Blues. Tickets available at ticketscene.ca or at […]
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 […]
Desmond Cole is a Canadian journalist, activist, broadcaster, and author of the #1 nationally bestselling book The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power. He’ll deliver a powerful talk about his work and his experience with racial injustice. Click Here to RSVP Where: The Nazrey AME Church @ The Amherstburg Freedom Museum
WSO concertmaster, Lillian Scheirich, brings to life a concerto by the swashbuckling 18th century composer, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de St. Georges. Jessie Montgomery’s composition Shift, Change, Turn provides a new twist on the four seasons. Jessie is one of the most exciting new composers on the scene today. Vocalist Florine Ndimubandi sings Amazing Grace and Oscar Peterson’s 1962 Hymn […]
Wear your Marley gear or come as you are to a tribute to the life, legacy, and music of Bob Marley (February 6, 1945-May 11, 1981), featuring Universal Expression with DJ Staxx and DJ GT Trini, at Diva’s Delite Restaurant. Tickets $20 in advance, slightly higher at the door. For information, call (519) 253-3333 or […]
Storytime @ River Bookshop Amherstburg Freedom Museum Board Director, Cari-Lynn Ristic, is our guest reader for this week’s Storytime, and will read a selection of titles related to the Black experience. Where: River Bookshop
Dept. of History, University of Windsor & the Essex County Black Historical Research Society presents, "Beyond Freedom - Black North American border crossers in the Emancipation Generation," with Dr. Adam Arenson, Manhattan College. Where: Performance Hall, SoCA Armouries, 37 University Ave. East
Willow Key Presents "Windsor’s Black Mecca: Recovering the Stories of the McDougall Street Corridor" University of Windsor Master’s student Willow Key will discuss the history of Windsor's historic McDougall Street Corridor, which was destroyed by postwar urban redevelopment. Please RSVP Here Where: Hole in The Wall @ River Bookshop
It Started With A Dream: The History of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Amherstburg Freedom Museum Curator, Mary-Katherine Whelan, and Assistant Curator, Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, will give a presentation about the history of the Nazrey A.M.E. Church, Taylor Log Cabin, and Museum building, and their significance to Underground Railroad History and Black settlement in Canada. Where: […]
