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You are here: Home / Archives for Black History Month

Events Celebrating Black History Month Then & Now

February 2, 2015 by Sonya Leave a Comment

There are many ways that we can recognize Black History Month here in Canada. The Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue (BAND) and TD present Then & Now, a series of must-see events across Canada that highlight the significant contributions African Canadians have made to Canada's cultural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life Tagged With: Africa Fete Festival, BAND-RAND, Black History Month, Gordon Parks, Kuumba, Oliver Jones, TD Then and Now, The Color Purple, The Nina Project

Celebrating Black History Month Then & Now!

January 21, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

In celebration of Black History Month, Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) and TD present Then & Now, a series of inspiring cultural events showcasing the past and present accomplishments of Black Canadians in six cities from coast to coast. The 2014 Then & Now series features a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, The Arts Tagged With: 2014, Black Artists' Networks in Dialogue, Black History Month, Canada, events, TD, Then and Now

Did You Hear About Black History Month?

February 22, 2012 by Racheal

As Black History Month comes to a close, it leaves me wondering if it makes an impact.  Are the messages heard?  Do young people get it? I love old time radio (OTR), and my all time favourite is Jack Benny.  When Eddie Anderson was hired to play Rochester in 1937, he became the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Anderson Ruffin Abbott, Black doctor, Black History Month, Cocktails & Curtain Calls, history, Racheal McCaig, Star Trek, Toronto

Talking Black History, Three Ways

February 17, 2012 by Alice

There are lots of ways to approach a focus like Black History Month, depending on the child's age, what you want them to take away from talking about it, and where you want to shine a spotlight. There are lots of wonderful picture book biographies of important figures who made a difference in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: baseball, Black History Month, Hank Aaron, slavery

Foto Friday: Dancing Through Black History Month

February 3, 2012 by Racheal

Last night, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre kicked off their North American tour in Toronto. I was delighted to be on hand to capture some of the magic and excitment they create. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theatre, Black History Month, Racheal McCaig, Racheal McCaig Photography

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