Black Stories and Inspiration

London is marking Black History Month 2026 with events throughout February focused on Black history, culture and community. Programming includes performances, educational events, community gatherings and awards ceremonies.

West Islanders in Montreal came together Saturday at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre for Overture with the Arts (OWTA) annual luncheon – kicking off Black History Month.

The second edition of the annual Afro-Caribbean Gala returns to Red Deer later this month.

The Guelph Black Heritage Society has planned a full month of events that will celebrate culture, history, music and food. Society president Denise Francis highlights some events happening and why it matters to the community.

This year’s highlights include a talk on racialized injustice, competing in the Isaac Moot, QBLSA participation at BLSA Canada’s conference, a doctoral research spotlight, and more.

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.

Forty years ago, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first sounded the alarm that Black and Latino communities were disproportionately

Teenaged Black boys from the Greater Toronto Area, groomed into the illegal drug trade by adult criminals, are being sent to remote communities into Ontario’s north, putting them in danger, an investigation by the fifth estate found.

Philanthropy from Black communities living in Quebec, Canada’s French-speaking city, is going ‘unseen, unappreciated and undocumented’.  

Discover how communities across the country are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through volunteer service, education, and advocacy.

As Black History Month 2026 begins, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community aims to spotlight the voices, leaders, scholars, and trailblazers who shape campus life and beyond.

Black families who have lost loved ones to police violence said the killings in Minnesota have brought back painful memories of their own fights for justice as law enforcement agencies spun up narratives to suggest officers had no other choice but to kill their relatives.

The 31st edition of KUUMBA, Toronto’s largest Black Futures Month festival, is set to return with live music events this February.

Victoria joins to celebrate Black artists, musicians, and storytellers who contributed to Canada

A new housing project has been launched to support Black youth experiencing homelessness in the Peel Region.

Researchers in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia are launching a project to map more than 10,000 genomes from Black Canadians with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and an aggressive form of breast cancer. Project leaders hope their findings eventually help target treatment and preventive care and contribute to better health outcomes for racialized patients.

A ceremony was held Tuesday at the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia to officially launch African Heritage Month.

A gay Atlanta church leader opens up about serving the LGBTQ+ community in a time of uncertainty for many.