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Department of History will be welcoming Dr. Kyle T. Mays to campus where he will be presenting a public lecture entitled “Reparations & Decolonization: A Critique”

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!

Free

Rosa Parks: Race, Religion, and Resistance

Caribbean Centre 2410 Central Ave., Windsor, ON, Canada

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' refusal to be seated in a segregated section of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Ms. Parks' refusal and subsequent arrest helped to bring attention to race issues in the United States and around the world. This panel is comprised of Ms. Erica Thedford, Elder Lana Talbot, […]

Free

Beauty is Me Fundraising Luncheon

St. Clair College Centre for the Arts 201 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Featuring Keynote Speaker Nicole Bonnie

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Author visit and book signing with Craig Shreve, author of the acclaimed The African Samurai

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum and River Bookshop are pleased to present Craig Shreve, author of The African Samurai. Craig Shreve was born and raised in North Buxton, Ontario, and is a descendant of Abraham Doras Shadd, the first Black person in Canada to be elected to public office. His debut novel One Night in Mississippi […]

Free

Windsor West Indian Association’s Annual Black History Brunch 2025

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 14. For information and to purchase tickets, please call (519) 945-0213 or visit the Caribbean Centre. Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2025Time: 1:00 – 5:00pm Where: Caribbean Centre, 2410 Central Avenue, Windsor

$25

“The Improv Show” Improv Workshop

Join The Improv Show for a one-of-a-kind improv workshop that combines universal principles like “Yes, And…” with a unique African twist. Zimbabwe is a country rich in oral traditions, storytelling, and resilience—embodied by their national motto: “Make A Plan.” Whether you’re a seasoned improviser or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a fresh, dynamic perspective […]

Black Scholars Institute Virtual Think Tank

This February, we are excited to collaborate with the Black Scholars Institute at the University ofWindsor, making this session an especially unique opportunity to engage in impactful discussions and foster inclusive innovation. You should join us if you:- enjoy hearing about new ideas- like to solve problems- would like to make new connections- want to […]

Free
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Celebrating Black Composers – Amherstburg

Celebrating Black Composers In Partnership with the River Bookshop, and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Windsor, and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. The WSO celebrates Black composers, performing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Four Novelettes. He was a British composer of mixed-race heritage, a descendant of an African-American soldier. A late 19th Century Romantic powerhouse, Coleridge-Taylor wrote in the style of Dvorák. Adolphus […]

$35

Artist Nadine Williams Speaks at Museum Windsor

Chimczuk Museum 401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario

Museum Windsor is excited to announce a new installation, "The Fabric of Our Being," on display now through March 31st, 2025 at the Chimczuk Museum in celebration of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. On Saturday, February 15th at 1:00 p.m., artist Nadine Williams will be on site to talk about […]

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The Spirit of Harriet Tubman

Southfield Pavilion 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, United States

Description: Experience the incredible journey of Harriet Tubman, brought to life by Leslie McCurdy. This powerful, one-woman shoe will take place on Sunday, February 16th beginning at 3pm in the Southfield Pavilion. Thie performance is sure to be a memorable experience for all ages. Admission is free, thanks to the generous support of program sponsors: […]

Free

Black History Month Trivia!

Phog Heads 157 University Ave West, Windsor, ON, Canada

Description: Join us at Phog Heads for Black History Month Trivia, February 17th, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Presented by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Hosted by TeaJai Travis. You may organize into teams of 2-4 or play solo. Celebrate Black History Month, test your knowledge of Black history and culture, and compete for prizes. $20 per person. […]

$20

Black Resistance – Changing the Status Quo

Fogolar Furlan Club 1800 N Service Rd, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Celebrate Black History Month with the weCHC SAPACCY team! Join us for dinner, give aways, a local art display, and to honour Black Changemakers in our community. Scan the QR code on the poster to register!

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