Department of History, University of Windsor and Essex County Black Historical ResearchSociety are hosting a presentation by Dr. Deirdre McCorkindale from University of Guelph on February1st at 7pm. Dr. McCorkindale's presentation titled "'But it is not a British feeling': The Denial andWeaponization of Ontario's Underground Railroad" will happen at the Armories (353 Freedom Way inWindsor). […]
Join the WSO, vocalist Flo Ndimubandi, and the talented singers of the Windsor EssexYouth Choir for a concert that highlights the brilliance of black composers. With music from Scott Joplin,Joseph Bologne, and Oscar Peterson, the whole family will be captivated! Also, get ready to sing along topieces like “This Little Light of Mine” and “Oh […]
Join as we share books, activities and games related to heroes and sheroes from the Africandiaspora. CONTACT: MS. JANET C. BROWN 519-255-6770 EXT: 7700 jbrown@windsorpubliclibrary.com LOCATION: WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY, JOHN MUIR BRANCH - MAIN FLOOR
Featuring delicious Caribbean cuisine, the Windsor West Indian Association’s annual BlackHistory Brunch is happening 12-4 p.m. Admission $25 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased by calling (519) 945-0213 or by e-mail to secretary@wwia.club or at the door.
In partnership with the River Bookshop, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum and local artist Dennis K. Smith, we are pleased to offer a Youth Art Class. Artists Dennis K. Smith will open his studio and invite young people to create a beautiful work of art. Please contact the museum at 519-736-5433 to register, spaces are limited! […]
Join poet Erik E-Tomic Johnson and City of Windsor Multicultural Storyteller Teajai Travisfor a Blaze of Story. Erik E-Tomic Johnson is a local hip-hop inspired wordsmith from Windsor-Essexregion, and a proud son of Sandwich Towne in Windsor's west end as well as a member of the afroindigenous community and a poet and advocate for artists […]
Adults and seniors, join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month from February - June. Allsupplies will be provided. We are using acrylic paint. Each week a different artist style will be featuredto help you improve your painting skills or inspire you to learn how to paint. This is a program for all skilllevels. […]
You are invited to join us for a great evening celebrating black history. While much of ourhistory is marred by oppression, discrimination, and prejudice, we celebrate the generations of peoplewho led the march towards freedom that we continue to advocate for today. This celebration willhonour prominent persons of the past and powerful activists in our […]
The Never-Ending Quest for Inclusion is the second portion of The Artists of Colour “Journeys” Project. This special presentation is a fine arts-based project featuring original paintings that are accompanied with historical information fact filled panels that lead visitors on their quest to learn more. QR codes on each sectional panel create a seamless way […]
In partnership with the River Bookshop, we are thrilled to have as panelists Executive Director of Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. Rose Anguiano Hurst, Award Winning educator and Curriculum Developer Shantelle Browning-Morgan, Black Student Support Co-Ordinator University of Windsor Kaitlyn Ellsworth, Actor, Playwright, Choreographer and President of The Black Council of Windsor-Essex Leslie McCurdy and Author, Educator, Historian and […]
Please join us for our next Black History Series Presentation "Culture, Advocacy, and Education: A Panel Discussion on the Legacy and Significance of The Hour-A-Day Study Club (90th Anniversary Edition)" with panelists Marium Tolson-Murtty (President), Kaitlyn Ellsworth (Treasurer, Scholarship Trust Fund), Cari-Lynn Ristic (Treasurer, General Account), and Tramaine Brown (Member). The panel discussion will happen […]
Please join us for our next Black History Series Presentation "From Exclusion to Empowerment: Tracing the History, Legacy, and Lasting Effects of Segregated Schools on Black Canadians" with Marium Tolson-Murtty PhD(s), BA (Hons), BEd, MEd, OCT. The presentation will happen virtually on Wednesday, August 21st at 10:30am. We hope you will join us! To join […]
