By Alexandra Few
February is Black History Month and is a time to honour the legacy of African American individuals, both past and present, as well as recognize the social injustices that continue to occur in society today. One way to acknowledge Black History Month is to stay informed, educated, and aware, and a great way to do this is through movies. Below are the top FIVE movie screenings in Toronto that you can attend during Black History Month. By Nabeela Damji & Ishawna Ross
“We are only stronger together.” Those were the words that Shawn Cuffie - Creator of the TD Black Diamond Ball, shared as TD Bank kicked off its media day for the upcoming Black History Month. By Michael Asiffo
Stories of sexual abuse and depression in the black community are common everyday issues, especially amongst men but are generally left untouched by the mainstream media. By Safa Gangat
Contrary to what some history textbooks might lead us to believe, people of African descent have undoubtedly played a significantly bigger role in making Canada as we know it today. Slavery was abolished in Ontario (then Upper Canada) in 1793 as well as throughout the British Empire in 1883. These major changes throughout should not be restrained to mere classrooms lest we forget the consequences that have affected the outlook of the overall black culture. By Michael Asiffo
Transcribed By Shira Ragosin Each year, during Black History Month, Canada celebrates the countless contributions and achievements of Black Canadians who have played an integral part, throughout history, in shaping the land’s heritage and identity. By Muniyra Douglas
Transcribed By Shira Ragosin The School Resource Officer (SRO) program was created in 2008 as part of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy. The program, which served to connect youth in school with SRO’s, came to end a decade later. |
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