February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, contributions, and achievements of Black Canadians.
This year, we’re highlighting some amazing Black artists, musicians and creatives who are making waves in Canada and beyond!
June Clark
“Born in Harlem in 1941, moved to Toronto in the 60’s. Working in photography, sculpture, and collage, she’s known internationally for her installations and interventions.” (Parris, 2018)
Joan Butterfield
A Canadian artist who creates photo artistry, acrylic pours, and life-sized artworks that celebrate black culture and heritage.
Robert Small
Artist Robert Small has been creating Black History Month posters for more than a quarter of a century. As Adrian Ghobrial reports, Small created the works to educate himself and others about Black history in Canada.
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Portia White
Portia White was the first Black Canadian concert singer to win international acclaim. She was considered one of the best classical singers of the 20th century. Her voice was described by one critic as “a gift from heaven.”
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Celebrate the amazing Black Canadian artists and their awesome creations!
Black History is about celebrating resilience, creativity, and community. By sharing stories, we honour the voices that helped build Canada into the amazing place it is today!
Learning Commons
Come up to the learning commons and borrow a book from our display. These are just some of the books in our collection that are written by Black authors.
By Ariane Reyes
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