Black Stories and Inspiration

Born in Wolfville, N.S., in 1938, Oliver made history in 1990 by becoming the first Black man to be appointed to the Senate of Canada.

Black-led TV and film projects are being cancelled due to streaming mergers, budget cuts, and corporate reshuffles, but there are still talented Black writers, directors, and actors creating stories that reflect the Black experience, and this fall there are five upcoming projects worth watching.

The $2.4 million CAD will support the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance's incubator programs.

The federal government announced $61.2 million for the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Land Trust on Saturday. The funding will be used to build 136 co-op housing units in the historic African Nova Scotian community. 

Amid rising camp costs and limited options, parents built their own patchwork of child care plans with relatives, community programs and Black-led camps.

Some on the social media platform have been fascinated with the discovery that there are Black people who were born and raised in Scotland, which is a part of the United Kingdom.

Archaeologists returned to the former homestead site of John Ware, which continued to provide insight into the daily life of one of Canada’s most legendary ranchers and cowboys

“Too Much Fashion,” a spotlight on Black style and identity across the diaspora, is on now at the United Contemporary Gallery.

Upper Canada Village hosted its Emancipation Day Celebration on August 1, 2025, commemorating the 1834 abolition of slavery in the British Empire and honouring the resilience, contributions, and achievements of Black communities.

Kelso Conservation Area was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Black culture, connection, and community on July 26, as Halton Black Voices (HBV) hosted its annual, "Community Healing Cookout and Black Campout."

A new display at Museum London offers a rare glimpse into the everyday lives of Black families who lived in the city during the mid-20th century. The Black Lives Lived Here: London Family Photos from 1910s to 1960s exhibit showcases a visual history through family photographs of daily events.

Toronto has officially renamed its iconic Yonge Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, a change marked on Saturday, 23rd August 2025, with a day-long celebration highlighting Ghanaian culture and history.

In partnership with the Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Afro Van Connect and Black Space Media INC are holding a walking tour in Kitsilano highlighting the history and culture of Afro-Indigenous farmers, their land practices, and culturally relevant foods.

The first cohort of the Trades Explorer Program has 10 participants ranging from ages 10-24

As a 14-year-old high school student, Jéda Anderson took steps to create a Black Student Association in her St. Catharines, Ont. school.

Did you know Delaware had a famous Black beach that attracted stars like James Brown? Here are some wild tales from locals that saw the concerts.

The Northern Ontario Black Economic Empowerment Program is rolling out a new business settlement program this September.

A new walking tour in Cambridge took its first steps on Saturday to educate attendees on the stories of early Black settlers in the city.

After her extraordinary win at the National Bank Open in Montreal, 18-year-old tennis sensation Victoria Mboko is being celebrated as a role model for the next generation of Canadian athletes.

In a Q interview, the creator of Washington Black tells Q guest host Garvia Bailey why he centered the show around joy and resistance.

​​​​​​​A new program run by the Black Business Initiative is expanding to provide young people living on Prince Edward Island with more opportunities for career development. 

The retention initiative is geared toward supporting Black scholars and breaking down barriers to their academic success.

On August 15, 1925, in the working-class neighbourhood of Little Burgundy in Montreal, a boy was born who would one day reshape the sound of jazz and redefine how Canadian music was seen on the world stage. Oscar Peterson’s journey

A former 'Canada's Got Talent' contestant, national award-winning Lenya Wilks is a director at DIVERSEcity in Newton

Little free libraries in schools around Winnipeg are now getting the African Canadian representation with children’s books.