February is Black History Month. Since 1993, the City of Toronto has celebrated the achievements of Canadians of African descent with a poster series entitled Contributions of African Canadians. Each poster profiles the contributions of African Canadians, past and present, who have distinguished themselves in diverse endeavours.

Each poster is available for $9 (posters 1 through 5), $12 (posters 6 through 10), or $15 (poster 11). Prices are in Canadian dollars and include taxes. Each poster is approximately 20" x 30". Poster designs are developed by a staff committee within Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the community.

Posters are available for purchase throughout the year. For more information, or to order a poster, call 416-392-6642 or e-mail lyordan@toronto.ca.

Poster # 11 Ferguson (Fergie) Jenkins

Poster # 10 Contributions to Humanity: Paul Robeson - The Tallest Tree in Our Forest

Poster # 9 Performance: The Voice on the Concert Stage

Poster # 8 Inspiration!

Poster # 7 Jazz Lives! Jazz Lives! features African Canadians who have made significant contributions to the performance and development of jazz. The history of jazz in Canada is full of determined individuals whose love of music helped them to rise above social and racial barriers as their creativity received wide recognition and acceptance.

Poster # 6 Beyond the Game

Poster # 5

Poster # 4 (Not available / Sold out)

Poster # 3

Poster # 2

Poster # 1