Featured Resource
They Call Me George: The Untold Story of Black Train Porters and the Birth of Modern Canada by Call Number: Fennell/Stoney Creek STACKS HD8039.R362 C246 2019Publication Date: 2019A historical work of non-fiction that chronicles the little-known stories of black railway porters — the so-called "Pullmen" of the Canadian rail lines. The actions and spirit of these men helped define Canada as a nation in surprising ways; effecting race relations, human rights, North American multiculturalism, community building, the shape and structure of unions, and the nature of travel and business across the U.S. and Canada.
Black History Resources
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Call Number: Fennell STACKS E185.97 .A56 A3 1969Publication Date: 2009
When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Call Number: Fennell STACKS E185.97.K43 .A3 2018Publication Date: 2018
The Sisters Are Alright,: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America by Publication Date: 2021eBook
- About Black History MonthThe mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.
- African American HistoryThe National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the African American experience and highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media.
- Being Black in CanadaCBC focusing on the diverse stories and experiences of Black Canadians and a breadth of content including news, documentaries, arts and other programming
- Black African AmericansAfrican Americans have played a central role in shaping U.S. history. From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and political achievements, explore key moments, milestones and figures in Black History.
- Canadian Race Relations FoundationThe Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) is a federal Crown corporation mandated to raise public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada.
- Focus on Black Filmmakers
Celebrate Canadian perspectives from Black filmmakers with the NFB. - The Colour of Beauty (Video Duration 17 minutes)The Colour of Beauty is a shocking short documentary that examines racism in the fashion industry.
- TED Playlist: Talks to Celebrate Black History Month
Insightful talks that offer fresh, thoughtful perspectives on Black identity. - Movies for Black History Month
Criterion On Demand's selection of movies for Black History Month. - Black History in Canada
This theme celebrates the achievements of Black Canadians and reflects on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Canada's Black community.
- Intersectionality Matters!
Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory. - Seat at the Table
Martine St-Victor and Isabelle Racicot have in-depth conversations with notable guests from media, sports and pop culture. They capture personal stories about the power of the Black Lives Matter movement. - Race Unwrapped
In Race Unwrapped, host Michelle Tyrene Johnson tackles different ways to unwrap and unpack race and identity.