February marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada — a milestone for celebrating the profound ways Black Canadians have shaped our history and culture. This year’s theme, “Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations,” recognizes an enduring legacy of leadership, innovation, and resilience.

CBC Books has put together a list of books by Black authors to read this February.

The actor says her historic 2002 best actress Oscar did not open doors in Hollywood, as studios remained wary of stories led by black performers

Events at the Vancouver Public Library include Indangamirwa: Traditional Dance from Rwanda, Black Brilliance on Screen Series, and more in February 2026.

Representatives from both the Mariners and the Royals described the changes as a way to shine a light on Negro Leagues Baseball history.

Gary Weekes placed portraits of Black people in New Brunswick on used baking trays in his latest exhibit called, Trayces. The trays mean much more than what meets the eye for Weekes and some of his portrait subjects.

‘My Blackness is my superpower’: Wes Hall, Fefe Dobson and other celebs share their journey. The Legacy Lounge, a creative evolution of The Legacy Awards joins CBC’s lineup for Black History Month.

A group of residents committed to keeping Oxford County's rich history alive came together Tuesday to celebrate the start of Black History month.

The Royal Canadian Mint just released a new coin to commemorate Black History Month, and you can collect it for a pretty penny.

"Black heritage in Collingwood is not new, it's not niche, it's been here from the beginning," she said, addressing a crowd of town staff, council members and residents. "Black residents have helped build this town." 

Ottawa, today, is more than Canada’s capital, it’s a destination where Black excellence is visible, celebrated, and continually evolving.

Despite facing systematic discrimination, Black Canadians have been able to persevere and be triumphant. The achievements of Black Canadians are not something of importance for only the Black community, but are significant for all Canadians. Black history is the fabric of our country.

Every February, Black History Month (BHM) is celebrated in Canada to raise awareness, honour sacrifices, and acknowledge the struggles of racial inequality. But the story of how BHM became official in Canada and the true value behind this month go beyond trending hashtags and legacy posters.

Jo-Anne Henry says her mother never described herself as a rebel. "I don't ever remember my mom saying, 'I was the first Black woman lawyer in all of Canada,'" Henry said in a phone interview from her home in New York.

The series, titled Unnoticed Histories of Black Communities in Hamilton, will run over four weeks during Black History Month, on Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Amy DuBois Barnett reflects on her career, the debut novel If I Ruled the World, Black women’s ambition, and bringing the story to Hulu.

Jully Black is coming to Yellowknife and has a starring role in a calendar of Black History Month events that kicks off with a welcome dinner this weekend.

Early settlers of African descent, including Black Loyalists and freedom seekers who arrived in Upper Canada in early 1800s. formed their own community and contributed significantly to life in early NOTL