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| Blackhurst Cultural Centre in collaboration with Nimbus Publishing present the launch of "Black Activist, Scientist, Icon," The autobiography of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy with George Elliott Clarke, at Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777-779 Bathurst St., Toronto, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Sunday, January 28
12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Ontario Black History Society Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch
Beanfield Centre, 105 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto
Theme: The Decade Ends But We Are United Forever
The UN Int’l Decade for People of African Descent comes to an end in 2024 but the work continues.
Keynote speaker: Jay Pitter, MES
Award-winning Placemaker & Author, Adjunct Urban Planning Professor, University of Waterloo
Tickets available at Eventbrite.ca
February 1-29
Harbourfront Centre’s KUUMBA, Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival, embracing the rich tapestry of culture, diversity and creativity through a month-long celebration of Black cultural programming. Presented by TD Bank Group.
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/kuumba/
Friday, February 2
United Way Greater Toronto and the Federation of Black Canadians’ Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast Event
Celebrating the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024)
Theme: Beyond the Decade: Empowering the Next Generation
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport
6257 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON
Tickets: $75 and are available until January 23, 2024.
Check Eventbrite for details.
Saturday, February 3
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Jean Augustine Centre’s 9th annual Black History Month Celebration
1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
http://tinyurl.com/jacbhmcelebration
Sunday, February 4
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
“Iron Sharpens Iron – Black Excellence 365 Brunch”
DR.ABC Teachable Moments
55 Barber Greene #1 Toronto
Check Eventbrite for details
Wednesday, February 7
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Jean Augustine Chair Black History Month Event – Word, Sound, Power: Black Artistic Expression
Tribute Communities Recital Hall Accolade East Building, York University
Pre-Event Reception at 5:30 p.m. (CIBC Lounge, Accolade East Building)
Performances: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 8
Blackhurst Cultural Centre presents African Diasporic Histories and World Histories with Dr. Harcourt Fuller
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – The Conversation at Randolph College for the Performing Arts, 736 Bathurst St.
8:00 p.m. – Reception at Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst St., Toronto.
Dr. Harcourt Fuller is a historian at Georgia State University and creator of the traveling museum “Black Money Exhibit: World Currencies featuring African & African Diasporic Histories and Cultures.”
A free event. Register at Eventbrite
Friday, February 9
2:00-4:00 p.m. EST
Department of History, University of Toronto presents News for the People virtual webinar discussion
Please register by Monday, February 5 at http://tinyurl.com/5s3t4s7y
Sunday, February 11
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Jamaican Canadian Association Annual Boonoonoonos Brunch
Theme: Black Resistance
995 Arrow Road
Toronto, ON
Tickets: $65
Friday, February 16
8:30 p.m.
Caliban Arts Theatre
50th Anniversary Concert of Chicago’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Live
The Redwood Theatre
1300 Gerrard St. East (Greenwood)
Tickets: $45 Early Bird (Until January 19), $50 Adv., $60 Door
Door opens at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 22
Brampton On Stage and Jones & Jones present “Flavours & Vibes: The Peace. Love. Unity Edition”
Featuring Jesse Royal, The Human Rights, Omega Mighty, Kairo McLean, Joshua Lucas
The Rose, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
Pre-show Mix N Mingle, 7:00 p.m.
Showtime, 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by MC Bonde
Saturday, February 24
RBC Black Diamond Ball
Theme: A Tribute to You
6:00 p.m.
Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St. W., Toronto
Check Eventbrite for details.
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