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What's on the NOTL Library's reading list for Black History Month this year

What's on the NOTL Library's reading list for Black History Month this year | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
From a treatise on the symbolism behind the colour blue, to the story of a young Black girl who dreams of being a baseball star, these are the NOTL library's recommendations for Black History Month.
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June 11, 12:32 PM
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First-of-its-kind report highlights joys and struggles of Black queer Edmontonians

First-of-its-kind report highlights joys and struggles of Black queer Edmontonians | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
A new report spotlights the experiences of Black queer Edmontonians, in hopes that its findings will guide policymakers to create better community supports. The report documented experiences across important facets of daily life, such as housing and employment.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because stories become more powerful when more people can see themselves in them. This report highlights the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Black people on the Prairies and contributes to a richer, more inclusive understanding of community, identity, and belonging. 🖤🏳️‍🌈✨

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June 11, 12:41 PM
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Did slaves who escaped to Canada invent ice hockey? Unpacking the real history

Did slaves who escaped to Canada invent ice hockey? Unpacking the real history | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black Canadians didn't "invent" hockey, but some of the playstyles commonplace today originated from Black pioneers in the sport.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because we love a good history rabbit hole. This story explores the evidence behind a long-standing claim about Black Canadians and the origins of hockey while highlighting how often Black contributions are overlooked in the stories we tell about ourselves as a country. 🏒🖤🇨🇦

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June 11, 11:59 AM
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This teen thinks kids should learn about Nova Scotia’s Black history

This teen thinks kids should learn about Nova Scotia’s Black history | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
A teen from Nova Scotia, Joy Akinkunmi, made a documentary about Africville. She hopes her film will be shared in schools across Canada.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because we love seeing young people lead. This teen is pushing for more Black history in schools—and making a pretty compelling case. 🖤📚👏🏾

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June 11, 12:30 PM
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Protecting one of Canada's oldest's Black churches' heritage status 

Protecting one of Canada's oldest's Black churches' heritage status  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The owners of a church serving a Black community in London's SoHo neighbourhood have withdrawn their application to have the building's heritage status removed. Philip Omondi, the pastor at House of Destiny Church, which meets at Beth Emanuel Church, joined London Morning to discuss the ongoing challenges with the building.
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June 11, 12:26 PM
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Canadian Medical Association's first Black president brings N.L. resilience to role 

Canadian Medical Association's first Black president brings N.L. resilience to role  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
A dermatologist in St. John's is the first Black president of the Canadian Medical Association.
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June 11, 12:21 PM
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Windsor-Essex students celebrate Black culture 

Windsor-Essex students celebrate Black culture  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Students across the Greater Essex County District School Board gathered to celebrate the third annual Black Joy, Black Excellence Symposium
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June 11, 12:18 PM
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Nipissing instructor writes first Afro-Canadian dictionary

Realizing that there are very few resources dedicated to the history of Black communities in Canada, particularly in French, Dr. Amadou Ba, Instructor of History at Nipissing University, was inspired to write an Afro-Canadian dictionary, the first of its kind.
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June 11, 12:12 PM
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Black Women, Beauty Politics and the Power of Rage in 'Is God Is'

Black Women, Beauty Politics and the Power of Rage in 'Is God Is' | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it

As the twins travel cross-country seeking vengeance against the father who burned their mother alive, Harris layers the conventions of the revenge genre with distinctly Black feminist aesthetics. The film moves between absurd comedy, trap music, intimate sisterhood and brutal violence while interrogating the ways Black women are expected to manage their pain, suppress their anger and perform acceptability. Anaia’s scarred face and Racine’s consuming rage become mirrors of the same misogynoir that shapes Black women’s lives—whether through beauty standards, domestic violence or the demand to remain silent.

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June 11, 12:09 PM
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BEA wants to help co-founders LiinkUP at Toronto Tech Week

BEA wants to help co-founders LiinkUP at Toronto Tech Week | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Co-Founder Connect lands in Toronto on May 28 to help engineer the perfect founder pairings.
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June 11, 12:05 PM
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2026 Midterms: Poll Shows Why Black Men Are Politically Misread

2026 Midterms: Poll Shows Why Black Men Are Politically Misread | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
A survey of 1,600 young Black men finds campaigns ignore these key voters who “value democracy” but feel unseen by both parties.
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June 11, 12:45 PM
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Health-care programs for Black Nova Scotians hope to expand amid growing demand 

Health-care programs for Black Nova Scotians hope to expand amid growing demand  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
The Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Nova Scotia Sisterhood programs serve communities in the province's central health zone, but the initiatives have put forward a phased proposal that could eventually see an expansion around the province.
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True North review – students take stand against racism in highly charged account of protest in 60s Canada

True North review – students take stand against racism in highly charged account of protest in 60s Canada | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Interviews and archive material are elegantly stitched together in this look at a huge student uprising in 1969 Quebec
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June 11, 12:35 PM
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Juneteenth festivals that celebrate Black culture and cuisine

Juneteenth festivals that celebrate Black culture and cuisine | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Juneteenth food festivals in the U.S. celebrate Black culture and cuisine, including events in Indianapolis; New York; Milwaukee; and Lexington, Ky., featuring historic themes, local vendors and community gatherings.
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June 11, 12:44 PM
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Celebrating a shared cosmos and advancing Black equity in space science

Celebrating a shared cosmos and advancing Black equity in space science | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black in Astro, co-led by an astronomy postdoc at UC Santa Cruz, welcomes all to join the grassroots organization’s virtual conference to find inspiration and connection in a vibrant global community
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → YOU HAD US AT "Black in Astro" 🖤🔭✨

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June 10, 5:33 PM
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Climate Change Is Weakening Staple Foods in Black Diets

Climate Change Is Weakening Staple Foods in Black Diets | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Air pollution has made staple crops in the Black diet less nutritious, but urban farmers are cooking up solutions.
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June 11, 12:26 PM
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Renovated Montreal heritage building will welcome 'all Black communities'

Renovated Montreal heritage building will welcome 'all Black communities' | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Built in 1922, the former École des Beaux-Arts will house the Afro-Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal.
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📰 Why We Chose This Story for Our Top 5 This Week → Because nous adorons Montréal! And we're always excited to see investments in places where people can gather, celebrate culture, build connections, and create new possibilities together. 🖤🏛️✨

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June 11, 12:30 PM
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Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council

Black advocates call out Carney government for excluding them from diversity council | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it

Advocates for Black Canadians say the Carney government is reinforcing the barriers they face by launching an inclusivity council that does not include any Black people. They said the decision raises questions about the prime minister’s approach to tackling discrimination. 

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June 11, 12:25 PM
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New exhibit explores 400 years of African Nova Scotian seafaring history 

New exhibit explores 400 years of African Nova Scotian seafaring history  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
From early settlement and exploration to the development of maritime trades and beyond, a new travelling exhibit tells the story of African Nova Scotian seafarers — their experiences, hardships and contributions.
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June 11, 12:19 PM
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DC Comics is being targeted by a new boycott campaign over Black-led superhero books

DC Comics is being targeted by a new boycott campaign over Black-led superhero books | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Black-led superhero books are at the center of a new boycott campaign against DC Comics.
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June 11, 12:13 PM
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When Black Girlhood Disappears Into Black Womanhood 

When Black Girlhood Disappears Into Black Womanhood  | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
What do we miss when Black girls are treated more like adults than children?
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June 11, 12:10 PM
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Africa Day Gala returns to Yellowknife with a tasty teaser

Africa Day Gala returns to Yellowknife with a tasty teaser | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Two events are planned this weekend to celebrate Africa Day including a new, free pre-gala event featuring African snacks and music.
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June 11, 12:07 PM
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Summer Movies Got Soul: Every Black-Led Film You Need To See

Summer Movies Got Soul: Every Black-Led Film You Need To See | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Summer movie season is officially here. Check out the Black-led films you need to see in theaters and on streaming this summer.
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June 10, 5:35 PM
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How this skateboard shop carved its niche over 40 years

How this skateboard shop carved its niche over 40 years | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Over 40 years, one Halifax shop has transformed and evolved not just its own business but the wider community around it. The CBC’s Alex Guye explores the history of Pro Skates, a Quinpool Road staple.
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Business owner hopes federal money boosts Black entrepreneurs in Sask.

Business owner hopes federal money boosts Black entrepreneurs in Sask. | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
Ottawa pledged $2.3 million for training and support to help Black-owned businesses succeed in Sask. Here's why some entrepreneurs say it's sorely needed.
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June 10, 5:34 PM
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New tool aims to make justice system more just for Black New Brunswickers

New tool aims to make justice system more just for Black New Brunswickers | Black Stories and Inspiration | Scoop.it
New Brunswick’s court system is starting to use a new tool designed to make sentencing fairer for people of African descent. Specialized reports called impact of race and culture assessments are for judges to consider before they hand down sentences.
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