February 1-28, 2022 – The social media channels of the University of Windsor Leddy Library will feature 28 Days, 28 Books to Read… daily recommendations from community members for great reading on Black history and culture. The digital event will publish one recommendation on its social media channels each of the 28 days in February, […]
February 4, 2022 – The University of Windsor presents a lecture by Dr. Rosalind Hampton of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, titled “Plotting Black Studies in Canada,” Friday, February 4th at 10:00 a.m. EST. Please look for the registration link at https://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2022-01-21/speaker-explore-role-black-studies-canada and do sign up in advance. Dr. Hampton’s areas of teaching […]
February 10th-25th, 2022 – Currently, Afrofest 2022 will take place at the University of Windsor February 10th-25th. However, due to COVID-19 concerns, there is a possibility that events will be held virtually if necessary. Afrofest is presented by the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance with aid from the university’s Black student groups and organizations. The […]
February 10, 2022 – The University of Windsor Alumni Association presents Black Excellence in the Media, a virtual event, Thursday, February 10th at 3:00 p.m. This year, we celebrate Black Excellence in the media by highlighting the achievements of our distinguished alumni. Whether being in front of the camera or making an impact from behind […]
February 12, 2022 – On Saturday, February 12th at 2:00 p.m., Black Women of Forward Action will host a virtual book reading and Q & A with Habiba Cooper Diallo, author of #BlackInSchool (University of Regina Press, 2021.) #BlackInSchool is Habiba Cooper Diallo’s high school journal, in which she documents, processes, and resists the systemic […]
February 13, 2022 - The Windsor West Indian Association’s annual Black History Brunch is happening 12:00-5:00 p.m. at the Caribbean Centre, 2410 Central Avenue, Windsor. Admission $25. For information, call (519) 945-0213 or e-mail wwiavp@bellnet.ca. Where: Caribbean Centre 2410 Central Avenue, Windsor
February 17, 2022 – Join the Essex County Black Historical Research Society online for a presentation by Shantelle Browning-Morgan and Kimberly Simmons. They’ll be describing the international Underground Railroad curriculum which has been developed by the Detroit River Project in partnership with the University of Michigan and which will be piloted in schools both in […]
February 23, 2022 – Black Business Can will offer a panel discussion about federal procurement including a Q & A session, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. EST. Look for details on the Black Business Can website and social media channels: blackbusinessontario.ca, http://facebook.com/blackbusinesscan or http://Instagram.com/blackbusinesscan Where: Virtually Online
February 25-26, 2022 – The Coalition for Justice Unity Equity and Sandwich Teen Action Group will present a free viewing of great Black history movies and art displays, Friday, February 25th and Saturday, February 26th at 3735 King Street, Windsor ON. Come view to amazing movies in our movie theater. Children’s art displays! Social distancing […]
February 26, 2022 – Kim Elliott invites the community to a reading and Q & A regarding his novel in progress, titled Windsor West: SEEDS, February 26th at 5:00 p.m. EST. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85988451887?pwd=dDJYWWlESVlMMnFieDYxdXppUkJsQT09. Meeting ID: 859 8845 1887, Passcode: 189309. Where: Virtually Online
February 26, 2022 – Happening Saturday, February 26th at 7pm - Amherstburg Freedom Museum in partnership with Windsor Express is hosting the Windsor Express Home Opener. Tickets for a third row courtside seat is only $30 and 50% goes back to the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. For more information, please call the Museum 519-736-5433. Where: Virtually […]
February 26, 2022 - Black Kids in Action Performing Arts Group will perform “Telling Our Story: Black History Month” on their YouTube page, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. EST. Donations e-transferred to bkiayouths2019@gmail.com will be gratefully accepted. Where: Virtually Online
