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Black History Month Events |
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2010 Events
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Beyond the Rhythm
A visual art presentation celebrating our survival and accomplishment beyond the bounds of hardship and sorrow.... |
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February 1 thru 10 |
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City Hall rotunda, 100 Queen St. W. |
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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More information: www.colour-blind.ca/ |
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Ontario Black Vote Canada
Speakers will discuss what is involved in volunteering to serve on the board of directors of a City of Toronto agency, board or commission, in an effort to increase diversity.
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February 9 |
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North York Civic Centre, Committee Room 4 (5100 Yonge St.) |
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6 to 8 p.m. |
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For more information, call 416-395-6475. |
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Mackenzie House (a City of Toronto Historic Museum)
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Learn about Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first woman to publish a newspaper in Canada. Her newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, included articles about the anti-slavery movement and advice to Blacks interested in moving to Canada. Call 416-392-6915 for details.
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Saturdays and Sundays in February - 12 to 5 pm |
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82 Bond Street,
2 blocks east of Yonge St., south of Dundas Street East |
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More information: 416-392-6915 |
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Big Voices – New Voices – Emerging Voices
Toronto Public Library
Throughout February, the Toronto Public Library will feature lectures by established and emerging authors, spoken word poets, musicians and journalists. Events will take place across the city.
The Toronto Public Library also holds more than 16,000 items in the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection.
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The Evolution of Gospel Music
Relive the tale of a people thrust into a new land and stripped of everything but their music. This spectacular multimedia production charts a triumphant legacy that spans the early days of Negro spirituals, through the turmoil of the 60s, to the influence of gospel in today’s contemporary urban music. |
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February 5 and 6 |
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Global Kingdom Ministries, 1250 Markham Rd. |
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7 p.m. |
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More information |
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Breakfast Club Trip to Parliament Hill |
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February 3
Children from the Breakfast Club will be travelling to Ottawa to launch this year’s Black History Month poster (PDF 900 KB). Members with 5 to 10 years service will be recognized at a reception at the Museum of Civilization.
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Cooking demonstration of Caribbean and Canadian winter vegetables.
Toronto Public Health, Peer Nutrition Program and community partners from the African Food Basket and Park, Forestry and Recreation will discuss Food Security and the Community Garden Program. Participants of the Peer Nutrition Program are invited to bring their family and friends for a cooking demonstration of some common Caribbean and Canadian winter vegetables. |
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February 26 |
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Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 5 Replin Rd.
North of Lawrence, South of Hwy 401, between Dufferin and Allen Expressway |
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1 to 7 p.m. |
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More information on Peer Nutrition Program |
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