By Senami Amosu, February 12 2025—
The National Music Centre (NMC) hosted a matinee called “If You Believe in Love” on Feb. 8 featuring Adetola “aloT of Poetry” Adedipe, LATISHA, Louis Brothers and many more for Black History Month, the … Read the rest
By Salam Jesudamilola David, February 13 2024—
Rap is likely the art form that has been subject to the most social commentary in the 21st century, next to violent video games and cute pictures of cats wearing suits. On the … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, February 8 2024—
This Black History Month, Calgary Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster will be presenting the second installment of Arts Commons’ TD Amplify series, an underground curated collection of shows with local artists who are participants in … Read the rest
By Sheroog Kubur, February 16 2023—
Black History Month isn’t only about learning Black history, but celebrating it. That’s why UNGANISHA, the multimedia dance and theatre production, is the best way to celebrate the month. It will be returning for … Read the rest
By Nazeefa Ahmed, February 13 2023—
The University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work’s (FSW) Anti-Black Racism Task Force is hosting several events throughout February in honour of Black History Month. The events are a part of a greater plan … Read the rest
By Sophia Lopez, February 1 2023—
With February being Black History Month, there are plenty of ways to help support the Black community from this month and onward. Don’t know where to start? From delicious food to stylish clothing, check … Read the rest
By Enobong Ukpong, March 3 2022—
What does Black Excellence mean in the time of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)? Who gets to define excellence, and how is that affected by the rising consciousness of social justice issues such as … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, February 28 2022—
The Black Opportunity Fund (BOF) was established in 2020 to be a community-led charity organization. Their goal is to dismantle anti-Black racism by having a pool of funds to aid Black-led businesses or nonprofits. … Read the rest
By Aymen Sherwani, February 28 2022—
On Feb. 1, 2022 — marking the beginning of Black History Month — the Calgary Police Services (CPS) launched a five-month pilot program aimed at diverting calls related to social disorder to professionals and … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, February 8 2022—
Across Canada, February is celebrated by advocacy and festivities that honour Black Canadians for Black History Month. The Government of Alberta officially proclaimed this month as Black History Month in January 2017 to not … Read the rest
