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Meet the people launching one of Canada's first Black Studies majors | CBC News

Meet the people launching one of Canada's first Black Studies majors | CBC News | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Western University celebrated the launch of what one of the first Black Studies major programs in Canada this week, with students, staff and faculty attending a launch event to mark the milestone.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → A Black Studies major, designed and delivered by Black scholars, changes who gets to shape knowledge in this country. It’s a win for students, communities, and the future of Canadian academia. We love this story for the hope and possibility it signals: learning that honours lived experience, history, and truth.

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December 29, 2025 5:59 PM
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How kids are keeping history alive at an Ohio Underground Railroad museum

How kids are keeping history alive at an Ohio Underground Railroad museum | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Hubbard House in northeast Ohio’s Ashtabula County was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. After surviving a demolition threat, it has a unique strategy to ensure its future.
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December 28, 2025 3:07 PM
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How Many of These Black Movies Have You Seen?

How Many of These Black Movies Have You Seen? | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black-led cinema has been around since the start of American cinema, with Black filmmakers taking control of their narratives and creating movies that reflect the nuances of the Black experience, from the Blaxploitation era of the 1970s to the critically-acclaimed mainstream movies of the 2000s and beyond.
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December 27, 2025 2:47 PM
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Truro to officially name park that honours African Nova Scotian women

Truro to officially name park that honours African Nova Scotian women | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Town of Truro is continuing with a name contest for a park that a project partner thought had already been named.
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December 22, 2025 2:52 PM
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'Imprinted: Illustrating Race' comes to Delaware Art Museum

The Gilliam Foundation is underscoring the importance of this work through its support of a traveling exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum.

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December 22, 2025 2:02 PM
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For Black America, Christmas Is a Time of Resistance

For Black America, Christmas Is a Time of Resistance | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Since the 1800s, Black folks have used Christmas to resist racial violence and oppression. And you can, too.
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December 22, 2025 1:52 PM
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Barbara Rose Johns statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol

Barbara Rose Johns statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020.
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December 22, 2025 12:55 PM
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'One Of Them Days' Is A Much Needed Black Women Comedy

'One Of Them Days' Is A Much Needed Black Women Comedy | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Keke Palmer and SZA’s “One Of Them Days” is a stark reminder of the scarcity — and necessity — of funny Black women duos leading their own comedy films.
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December 22, 2025 12:28 PM
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For the Culture is back — and it's starting a conversation about Black tourism 

For the Culture is back — and it's starting a conversation about Black tourism  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Culture critic Matt Amha joins host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss the show’s episode on the growing Black tourist economy and how it's impacting the local tourism industries in Ghana and Jamaica.
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December 22, 2025 12:27 PM
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The Black Academy’s bold new chapter: Bringing Black Excellence in Canada to the forefront year round

The Black Academy’s bold new chapter: Bringing Black Excellence in Canada to the forefront year round | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
When Shamier Anderson and Stephan James (VIBE Legacy Issue 2023 cover stars) launched The Black Academy, they weren’t just building an institution — they were building a cultural foundation.
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December 22, 2025 12:25 PM
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7 moments of Asian American and Black American solidarity

7 moments of Asian American and Black American solidarity | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Stacker compiled a list of seven moments where Asian American and Black American solidarity paved the way for broad-stroke freedoms.
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December 11, 2025 2:04 PM
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AI and Racism: 6 Reasons Black People Need Digital Literacy

AI and Racism: 6 Reasons Black People Need Digital Literacy | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
AI shapes decisions, identity, and even mental health. For Black people, knowing how it works is now a key part of staying informed, protected, and emotionally grounded.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → As AI weaves deeper into our everyday lives, the risks aren’t abstract, especially for Black communities who already face bias in systems that claim to be neutral. This piece breaks down why digital literacy isn’t optional, it’s protection. Equity in the future starts with understanding the tools shaping it today.

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Meet the people launching one of Canada's first Black Studies majors | CBC News

Meet the people launching one of Canada's first Black Studies majors | CBC News | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Western University celebrated the launch of what one of the first Black Studies major programs in Canada this week, with students, staff and faculty attending a launch event to mark the milestone.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → A Black Studies major, designed and delivered by Black scholars, changes who gets to shape knowledge in this country. It’s a win for students, communities, and the future of Canadian academia. We love this story for the hope and possibility it signals: learning that honours lived experience, history, and truth.

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December 8, 2025 2:47 PM
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The Afro-Metis Nation's album Anthem celebrates Black, Indigenous and Nova Scotian legacy

The Afro-Metis Nation's album Anthem celebrates Black, Indigenous and Nova Scotian legacy | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Members of The Afro-Metis Nation group include East Toronto's George Elliott Clarke (left), Linda Carvery, Karen Ashton, Sheila White and Giovanna Riccio.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → The Afro-Métis Nation is shining a light on a lineage that Canada often overlooks, weaving together Black, Indigenous, and Afro-Nova Scotian histories through music, storytelling, and pride. Through art and sound, this project helps reclaim erased narratives and celebrates communities whose contributions run deep.

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December 29, 2025 5:59 PM
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Victoria supports projects for youth of African descent

Victoria supports projects for youth of African descent | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) program providing $25,000 to five projects
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December 27, 2025 5:37 PM
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Alberta mentorship program transforms futures for Black youth | CBC News

Alberta mentorship program transforms futures for Black youth | CBC News | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Alberta’s Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program guides high school and undergraduate scholars through mentorship, workshops and campus experiences, helping them navigate barriers and gain skills.
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December 24, 2025 2:26 PM
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Essence Launches Black Women-Led Marketplace

Essence Launches Black Women-Led Marketplace | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Essence is supporting Black women entrepreneurs with the launch of Weloveus.shop, an online marketplace showcasing Black women-led brands.
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December 22, 2025 2:11 PM
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BLK: An Origin Story launch event celebrates Black Canadian history and education

BLK: An Origin Story launch event celebrates Black Canadian history and education | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Educators, students, and community members came together on November 27 for an inspiring evening to celebrate the launch of BLK: An Origin Story, a groundbreaking four-part documentary series that uncovers the often-untold histories of Black Canadian history. Hosted at Chinguacousy Secondary School, the event also unveiled a suite of new teaching resources designed for Grades 7–10, supporting educators in integrating these essential narratives into classrooms with confidence and depth.
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December 22, 2025 1:52 PM
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The Paramount Deal Puts Black Talent At Risk. Here’s Why Hollywood Should Be Paying Attention

The Paramount Deal Puts Black Talent At Risk. Here’s Why Hollywood Should Be Paying Attention | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The proposed merger hasn’t closed yet, but its implications for DEI, Black-led projects, and access in Hollywood are already coming into focus.
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December 22, 2025 1:52 PM
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10 Black-led food justice organizations you should know about

10 Black-led food justice organizations you should know about | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Using interviews, local and federal data, and news, Stacker highlights 10 Black-led food justice organizations working for a more equitable food system.
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December 22, 2025 12:55 PM
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50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025)

50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025) | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Celebrating the National Association of Black Journalists’ 50th anniversary.
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December 22, 2025 12:27 PM
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Team transforming health care for African Nova Scotian women 

Team transforming health care for African Nova Scotian women  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
For many Black women in Canada, a trip to the doctor can often mean feeling overlooked or unheard. But as the CBC's Celina Aalders reports, a group of female health-care providers in Dartmouth is working to change that.
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December 22, 2025 12:25 PM
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St. Albert Public Library explores Black history series 

St. Albert Public Library explores Black history series  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures is a free learning series that leads up to 2026 Black History Month
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Beyond good and evil: Toronto performer Amaka Umeh chats about a witch’s world in Bad Hats’ Narnia

Beyond good and evil: Toronto performer Amaka Umeh chats about a witch’s world in Bad Hats’ Narnia | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Returning to musical performances like the adaptation of Bad Hat's Narnia has brought performer Amaka Umeh back to the essence of joy. 
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December 11, 2025 2:06 PM
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Canada's all-Black awards show The Legacy Awards ends, shifts to interview series

Canada's all-Black awards show The Legacy Awards ends, shifts to interview series | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Legacy Awards, a ceremony devoted to celebrating Black talent in Canada, is ending three years after it launched.
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December 11, 2025 1:30 PM
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As DEI backlash spills into Canada, Black tech leaders envision a more sustainable model

As DEI backlash spills into Canada, Black tech leaders envision a more sustainable model | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Advocates say tech industry should focus on cross-initiatives, community, and access to capital.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Black tech leaders in Canada are reimagining what sustainable support looks like. With DEI initiatives under pressure globally, these founders and organizers are building real ecosystem solutions, from better access to capital to stronger community networks, that won’t disappear with political winds.

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