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106-year-old happy dances with the Obamas
Centenarian overjoyed at 1st visit to White House, meeting Obamas
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Montreal historian continues striving to 'uncover the pieces' of Black Canadian history
Dorothy Williams has been named an officer of the Ordre de Montréal for her research and promotion of Black history.
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Bridgeport author speaks to students about Black history and culture
Mary McBride Lee is the author of "At the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday."
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Ontario brings in mandatory Black history learning
Black history will soon play a larger role in Ontario's curriculum for students in grades 7, 8 and 10. It's part of the province's plan to educate students about Black contributions, beyond Black History Month in February.
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Educators say Ontario’s Black history mandate is good first step
Learning Black history will soon become mandatory for Ontario students in grades 7, 8 and 9, something educators say is a good first step in improving awareness about the contributions of Black Canadians.
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Black Canadian history to become mandatory in Ontario schools
Black history will soon play a larger role in Ontario's curriculum for students in grades 7, 8 and 10. It's part of the province's plan to educate students about Black contributions, beyond Black History Month in February.
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Explore a digital version of N.B.’s Black history
The New Brunswick Black History Society wanted to reach a bigger audience, so they created an interactive — and movable — catalogue that allows users to explore the province’s Black history.
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Montreal DJ puts new spin on Black history
DJ Malik Shaheed, a youth advocate with the Youth Star Foundation, has been touring Montreal-area schools to talk to kids about pre-colonial history, the N-word and the importance of the Little Burgundy neighbourhood. Shaheed says people...
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Live Life Better: Black History Month reception at the White House
The White House recently held a reception for the descendants of civil rights leaders and those who have impacted our country and the world.
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Bronx Arts Ensemble holds concert in honor of Black History Month
Bronx Arts Ensemble held a concert on Sunday in honor of Black History Month at Christ Church Riverdale.
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'You all matter.' N.B. Middle school students learn about Black history
In celebration of Black History Month, Bliss Carman Middle School hopes to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of Black history and culture among students.
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Youth advocate aspires to present Black history in a new light
DJ Malik Shaheed, youth advocate with The Youth Star Foundation, has been touring Montreal-area schools to talk to kids about pre-colonial history, the N-word and the importance of the Little Burgundy neighbourhood. Shaheed says people...
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Honouring the service of Black Canadians
To mark Black History Month, the Military Museums is hosting a special exhibit that highlights the stories and contributions of Black Canadians in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Black History Month: Plans to build Harriet Tubman statue underway in Haverstraw
Researcher Virginia Norfleet says the town should be a destination for anyone who wants to know about Black history.
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Festival honoring Black history held at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
The festival runs until Feb. 25 and is open to all ages.
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City of Mount Vernon hosts 18th annual 'Black History Challenge'
The competition is designed to encourage youth from different backgrounds to learn more about Black history.
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Exhibit at New York Historical Society celebrates Black trailblazers of the NYC Marathon
Among the luminaries celebrated for their contributions to the New York City Marathon are two African Americans, Ted Corbitt and Joseph Yancey. Their legacies are immortalized in an exhibit at the New York Historical Society Museum &...
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African American Museum of Nassau County adding new programs, planned upgrades
News 12's Jenn Seelig is at the African American Museum of Nassau County getting a sneak peak at its new programs and planned upgrades.
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How her family celebrates its Indigenous and Jamaican roots | Being Black in Canada
Tanya Ironchild is a vibrant, biracial woman who was raised within her Indigenous community. When she rediscovered her Jamaican identity through connections within the Black community, she resolved to embrace traditions from both...
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Teacher pens bestseller on how schools treat Black boys like him
Matthew R. Morris turned his experiences as a Black student and a teacher into a bestselling memoir called Black Boys Like Me. He talks to CBC’s Deana Sumanac-Johnson about navigating the education system from both sides of the classroom.
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Black History Month: Stamford kindergarten teacher writes children’s book ‘Harriet’s Dinner Party’
News 12's Angelica Toruno sat with Yvette Cole to learn more about her journey to becoming published.
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These Essex County sites are rich with Black history
Windsor and Essex County have a long and rich Black history — and there are historical sites you might not know about right in your backyard. Elise Harding-Davis, an author and historian focusing on Black history, took CBC Windsor...
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Canarsie church teams up with the NYPD for Black History Month celebration
Attendees overflowed with emotion as they heard speeches, poems, and songs that represented the trials and tribulations that Black people faced in this country.
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Black storytellers celebrate history month with film series
For Black History Month, the New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance is hosting a month-long festival featuring films by Black storytellers.