By Neil Armstrong
TD Bank Canada will host the Black History Month Media
Launch on Jan. 23 at TD Bank Tower in Toronto.
Here is a list of Black History Month 2017 events that I’ve
compiled from various sources for your pleasure.
Ontario Black History
Society will hold its 2017 Black History Month Kick-off Brunch, “Celebrating
Canada 150,” on Sunday, Jan. 29, 12-5pm at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255
Front St. West, Toronto. This year's award recipients
are: Andre De Grasse, Dwight Drummond, Lawrence Hill, Spider Jones and Bryan
and Shannon Prince. Keynote speaker:
Celina Caesar-Chavannes, MP & Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau. www.blackhistorysociety.ca
FEBRUARY
From Feb. 2-26, Black Artist’s Network
Dialogue (BAND) presents “No Justice, No Peace: From Ferguson to Toronto” at
the Gladstone Hotel featuring the work of artists: Zun Lee, Jalani Morgan and
Nation Cheong.
No Justice, No Peace: From Ferguson to Toronto
(http://www.ryerson.ca/ric/exhibitions/NJNP/)
positions photography at the forefront during an era of heightened global
protests against systemic violence by police. All are socially-conscious
photographers whose images evoke the pan-geographic urgency with which their
black subjects demand to be seen and heard. Co-curated by Julie Crooks and
Reese de Guzman, this exhibition will be on view at BAND’s pop-up gallery at the
Gladstone Hotel.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS AT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Highlighting
some of the many events:
#BlackLivesMatter:
Feb. 1, 7-8pm at Toronto Reference Library. A candid discussion on the
achievements of Toronto’s Black communities, the Black Lives Matter movement,
and race relations in Canada. With journalist Desmond Cole, civil and human
rights lawyer Anthony Morgan, Black Lives Matter representative Chrys Saget-Richard
and Toronto Star’s Morgan Campbell.
Canada’s Poet
Laureate, George Elliott Clarke pays homage to the late Austin Clarke. With
Lillian Allen, Clifton Joseph, Adebe DeRango-Adem and Giovanna Riccio on Feb.
9, 7-8:30pm at Toronto Reference Library.
#BlackLivesMatter.
Desmond Cole, Anthony Morgan and Chrys Saget-Richard in discussion at York
Woods on Friday, Feb. 10, 10-11am
Among the many
events are presentations by spoken word artist, Dwayne Morgan; journalist/publicist
Dalton Higgins; Bev Salmon, a former Toronto city councillor and co-founder of
the Urban Alliance on Race Relations; National Film Board of Canada productions
on former governor general Michaelle Jean and The Ninth Floor; and a
presentation on Viola Desmond.
United Way Peel Region presents “Roots, Commitment and
Legacies” the launch of Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 3, 9:00 a.m.-11:30
a.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 90 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton. The event
is chaired by Justice Donald McLeod. The panel will involve an indepth examination
of the state of affairs of the Black Community in Peel focused on a commitment
to find tangible solutions and develop critical next steps in partnership.
Tickets are $75. Unitedwaypeel.org
KUUMBA – Feb. 3-4
& 10-11 – Harbourfront Centre
Toronto’s longest-running celebration of Black History Month
returns in February, and this time we’re adding a second weekend! Join us for a
series of thought-provoking panel discussions and socially driven cultural
programming that explores blackness in the 21st century. www.harbourfrontcentre.com/festivals/kuumba/
Tiki Mercury-Clarke’s “Toronto Black Then” will be on Feb.
4, 7-8:30pm in Miss Lou’s Room.
The launch of Denham Jolly’s memoir, “In the Black: My
Life,” will be held in Miss Lou’s Room on Feb. 11, 7-9pm. Storyteller, Itah Sadu, will share stories with families and Trey Anthony will host "A Black Girl in Love with Herself," an uplifting night of honest girl talk on Feb. 11, 8-11pm. Lots more happening there during KUUMBA.
“HOW BLACK MOTHERS
SAY I LOVE YOU,” a Trey Anthony and Girls in Bow Ties production written by
Trey Anthony and presented by Factory Theatre will run from Feb. 9-March 5
(Previews Feb. 4-8) at Factory Mainspace Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. (at
Adelaide) www.factorytheatre.ca
HOW BLACK MOTHERS SAY
I LOVE YOU
is Trey Anthony’s ('da Kink in
my Hair) most hilarious and thought provoking
play yet. Daphne, a Caribbean mother,
emigrated to Canada leaving two daughters behind in Jamaica for six years. The
separation causes disastrous consequences for the entire family who are all
searching for love, reconciliation and forgiveness. A tale of a mother, her
daughters and their attempts to love each other in less than ideal
circumstances, HOW BLACK MOTHERS SAY I LOVE YOU searches for ways to respond to what has been left unsaid.
Historica
Canada and TD Bank Group in celebration of Black History Month present “Black
Canadian Trailblazers-Then and Now,” an evening to celebrate the
contributions that Black Canadians in various fields have made to Canada. To
recognize this milestone year of Canada’s sesquicentennial, the event will pay
homage to trailblazers making a difference in our country today, and those who
came before them. This will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6:00
p.m.-9:00 p.m.
at The Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto.
Hosted
by City News Anchor Tammie Sutherland, the night will feature a stellar
line up of Black Canadians who will each share a story:
Wanda
Robson - Author and sister to Viola Desmond
Measha Brueggergosman - Canadian Opera Singer
Dwayne Morgan – Spoken Word Artist & Motivational Speaker
Dr Afua Cooper – Author, Historian & Educator
Jojo Chintoh - Veteran TV Reporter
Anthony Morgan – Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate
Measha Brueggergosman - Canadian Opera Singer
Dwayne Morgan – Spoken Word Artist & Motivational Speaker
Dr Afua Cooper – Author, Historian & Educator
Jojo Chintoh - Veteran TV Reporter
Anthony Morgan – Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate
Special
performances by Akwaba Cultural Exchange - African drumming group, Jade's
Hip-Hop Academy, and poet Nadine Williams.
For
more information, please visit us at: www.celebrateblackhistory.ca
RASTAFEST
in association with Frontline Books, Miquel Lorne Publishers & Masani
Productions present a Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 10 at
Remix Lounge, 1305 Dundas St. West (at Rusholme Rd.) featuring Treson, Iauwata,
Comfort & the City Soul Band, Cue, Ras Miquel Lorne, Ras Sekous Tafari and
others. Includes the book launch of the revised edition of “Philosophy &
Opinions of Marcus Garvey” written by Amy Jacques Garvey. Donation: $10 Call:
416-291-9977 rastafest1@gmail.com
www.rastafest.com
dance
Immersion presents U.K. dance company ACE with
the Canadian premiere of TEN. Choreographed by José Agudo. Friday, February 10
- Saturday, February 11, 2017. Friday-Saturday at 8pm, Saturday matinee at 1pm
at Harbourfront Centre's Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Tickets: $34 (Students/Seniors/CADA/arts workers $22-$29); Groups 10+: $15
Harbourfront Centre Box Office at 416-973-4000 OR
online at www.danceimmersion.ca
Tickets: $34 (Students/Seniors/CADA/arts workers $22-$29); Groups 10+: $15
Harbourfront Centre Box Office at 416-973-4000 OR
online at www.danceimmersion.ca
The Jamaican Canadian Association,
under the distinguished patronage of the Jamaica’s Consul General at Toronto,
Lloyd Wilks, presents “Boonoonoonos Brunch” The Crisis in Education, a
Black History Month celebration on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2-6pm at the Jamaican
Canadian Centre, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto. The event will also recognize the
achievements of Dr. Gervan Fearon, Mitzie Hunter, Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Ezra “Tony”
Browne and David Mitchell. Admission: $50. Buffet Meal. Entertainment. Prizes
and Surprises. Call 416-746-5772 jcaontario.org
Black History Month “Deeper-than-Religion” Community
Teach-in, discussion and dinner at Ralph Thornton Community Centre, 765 Queen
St. East, Toronto, 3rd Floor Activity Room on Sunday, Feb. 12,
2-6pm. Cost: pay if/what you want. RSVP for dinner: homeschoolontario@yahoo.ca
South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at The Royal Conservatory of
Music, Koerner Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 8pm. 416-408-0208 www.performance.rcm.ca
The 5th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) will
be held Feb. 15-19. www.torontoblackfilm.com
Peel
United Cultural Partners (Congress of Black Women – Brampton Chapter and the
United Achievers’ Club) presents its annual Black History Month
Concert at Lester B. Pearson Theatre in Brampton on Saturday, Feb. 18,
5:00pm-8:30pm.
TD presents “Tribute to the Legends of Reggae” paying tribute to Bob
Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs and Culture on Tuesday, Feb. 21, doors
open at 7pm, show time at 8pm at the Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton and
on Saturday, Feb. 25, 8pm (doors open); show starts at 9pm at The Opera House,
735 Queen St. East, Toronto. Live performances by: Ken Boothe, Exco Levi and
High Priest, Nana McLean, Chester Miller, Mr. Cooper, Hardcore Band. Music
provided by DJ Joshua Luca.
Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at the door.
VIP Tickets: $50 advance, $55 at the door
Info: Jones & Jones: 905-452-1911
2nd annual Black Diamond Ball presented by TD & ArtXperiential will be held on Feb. 25
at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto featuring: Divine Brown, Glenn
Lewis, Michie Mee and Simone Denny. Host: Patricia Jaggernauth
BAIE
2017 Black Arts & Innovation Expo
Excelovate and
First Book Canada have partnered with leading corporations, entrepreneurs,
philanthropists, artist and innovators to deliver an event that promotes
diversity and inspires excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and
Mathematics (STEAM).
This event
defines a new way of celebrating Black History Month with focused attention
placed on the remarkable achievements of tomorrow’s legends. Meet this
outstanding group of new leaders and experience their valuable contributions to
music, literature, visual arts, entrepreneurship and technology.
BAIE 2017
takes place on February 25, 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the York Mills Gallery, 1885
Leslie St., Toronto.
Celebrating Excellence. Reverend John C. Holland Awards and
Gala on
Saturday, Feb. 25, doors open at 5:30p.m., dinner at 6:30p.m. at Grand Central
Ballroom, Liuna Station, 360 James St. North, Hamilton. For more information,
call Louise 905-865-1027/Marlene 905-921-9646
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| Dwayne Morgan has launched his own App. |
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| Winsom Winsom and Lillian Allen |
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| Dalton Higgins |
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| George Elliott Clarke at the Emancipation Day Freedom Train Ride at Union Station in Toronto |
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| Geraldine Moriba and Afua Cooper |
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| Clifton Joseph at an event to celebrate the groundbreaking newspaper, Contrast, at 28 Lennox St., Toronto. |
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| Itah Sadu at a bench naming ceremony at the Harboufront Centre with Kamala-Jean Gope and Zanana Akande enjoying the moment. |
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| Pages 24 & 25 of What's On, programs and events at your library January-March 2017 |
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| Page 13 of What's On, a publication of the Toronto Public Library |
African Canadian Achievement Awards will be held
on Saturday, Feb. 25, 7pm at the Jane Mallet Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for
the Arts, 27 Front Street East, Toronto.
BLACK
HISTORY MONTH EVENTS IN OTTAWA
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