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It’s #BlackHistoryMonth 
. A time for us to dig a little deeper into reflecting on the contributions Black people have made in this country & learn more about the experiences of these deeply diverse communities.
We asked our staff to choose a Black Canadian they admired!
. A time for us to dig a little deeper into reflecting on the contributions Black people have made in this country & learn more about the experiences of these deeply diverse communities.We asked our staff to choose a Black Canadian they admired!
@cdfoggo is an author and historian who has been focused on documenting the experiences of African-American homesteaders on the Canadian Prairies. In her recent documentary, John Ware Reclaimed, she focuses on the experiences and history of John Ware, a Black Albertan cowboy.
Michie Mee was born in Kingston, Jamaica but moved to Toronto at a young age. In 1988 Michie Mee became the first Canadian hip-hop recording artist to sign a major record deal. She is Canada's first notable female MC & is considered a national hip hop pioneer. #BlackHistoryMonth
@DesmondCole is an award-winning journalist, radio host, author, and activist in Toronto. In his 2015 cover story for Toronto Life magazine, Desmond Cole exposed the racist actions of the Toronto police force.
Michelle Jean was the first-ever Haitian Canadian to hold the position of Governor General of Canada (2005-2010). She was the first non-Canadian born, Black (Caribbean descent) Governor General, and the third woman to hold this title in Canada’s history
Viola Desmond was a businesswoman and a civil rights activist who showed how passion and determination can lead one to achieve their dreams, inspire people and make waves with one single act. #BlackHistoryMonth
Jerome Iginla is the all-time leader for the Calgary Flames. In 2002, Iginla became the first Black hockey player to win the Art Ross Trophy, Maurice Richard Trophy, and Lester B. Pearson Award (now Ted Lindsay Award) in the National Hockey League.
Anne Clare Cools is a former member, the first black member, and the longest-serving member of the Senate of Canada. She challenged a rigid and unfair feminism in the 1990s
Kathleen "Kay" Livingstone was a social activist, actor and broadcaster. She dedicated her life – professional and personal, to promote equality and was the driving force that inspired national forums to address the concerns of Black women and advance their causes.
Alexandra Bastiany is believed to be Canada’s first Black female interventional cardiologist. At the University of Montreal, she completed her medical doctorate in 2011, internal medical residency three years later.
@UbakaOgbogu, an immigrant from Africa, created a name for himself as a law professor in health law and science policy and pro bono lawyer in Alberta. He shows an unwavering stance on anti-racism and racial justice and does this with great humor (and grace) too.
