Featured Resource
Teaching Black History to White People by Publication Date: 2021Drawing on decades of experience in the classroom and on college campuses throughout the South, as well as on his own personal history, Leonard Moore illustrates how an understanding of Black history is necessary for everyone. He poses provocative questions, such as Why is the teaching of Black history so controversial? and What came first: slavery or racism?
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. Explore the collection of titles from Black filmmakers across Canada, showcasing an extensive selection of stories told from Black perspectives. - 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.