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Ontario Black History Society

@OBHistory

A registered Canadian charity dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage in Ontario. Instagram: @obhs_on

 Ontario
canadahelps.org/en/charities/ontario-black-history-society/
Joined October 2014
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Jonsaba is Hustling@JonsabaWrites7 Jun 2023
📢📢WE'RE HIRING!📢📢 We are hiring a Communications Coordinator to join our team this Summer! The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for creating & executing the communications & marketing strategy for BABA, social media management, content creation and more!
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Ron Fanfair@RonFanfair115 Mar 2023
James Russell leading campaign to rehabilitate graves of Blacks, build film & television studio in Namibia. @OBHistory @MANKSProductio1 ronfanfair.com/home/2023/3/1…

James Russell leading campaign to rehabilitate graves of Blacks, build film & television studio in...

March 14, 2023 James Russell has a lot on his plate these days. Part of an investment group attempting to bring a film and television production company to Namibia, he spends nearly 40 hours weekly...

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ARIDO@ARIDOntario8 Mar 2023
It is time for a deep dive! For the session Ontario Black History, we will be joined by Jacqueline Dixon from the @OBHistory . March 29th, 12:00pm–1:00pm. Full program and registration here: bit.ly/3Zro1Cv
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The Narwhal@thenarwhalca22 Feb 2023
Just as Black history is often erased from Canadian history, the environmental and outdoor recreation sectors, too, are notable for their erasure of Black voices. Here's a story from @BlackOutdoors1 uncovering the Black history of 10 Ontario rivers. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-rivers…

Uncovering the Black history of 10 Ontario rivers | The Narwhal

The history of Black people in Ontario is intertwined with nature. Here are stories from the Humber River, Niagara River and beyond

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Historica Canada@HistoricaCanada28 Feb 2023
Consultez notre NOUVEAU guide sur l’histoire des Noirs au Canada ! Le guide présente un aperçu de plus de 400 ans d’histoire sur les peuples d’ascendance africaine au Canada. Téléchargez-le ici :

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Historica Canada@HistoricaCanada2 Mar 2023
#Teachers, have you seen our NEW Black History in Canada Education Guide? The bilingual guide features critical thinking activities for middle and high school history and social studies classrooms. Download it for free here:

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Natasha Henry-Dixon, PhD@NHenryDixon3 Mar 2023
Toll keeper, community builder, Hamiltonian: The life and times of Julia Washington Berry #BHM tvo.org/article/toll-keeper-…

ARCHIVE: Toll keeper, community builder, Hamiltonian: The life and times of Julia Washington Berry

TVO Today speaks with historian Adrienne Shadd about Berry’s legacy and the city’s 19th-century Black community

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Jonsaba is Hustling@JonsabaWrites20 Feb 2023
SAVE THE DATE! We're launching the season of our Speakers Series with "Black Life in the Ward" with Public Historian Kathy Grant! Save your spot: eventbrite.ca/e/building-a-b…
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Archives of Ontario@ArchivesOntario20 Feb 2023
Wilma Morrison was a devoted Ontario heritage activist and educator. Her records (fonds F 4721) can help you continue her legacy of preserving and sharing Black histories in Ontario. [Morrison at @htubman2015, ca. 2015] @ONheritage
Wilma Morrison standing beside a statue of Harriet Tubman outside Harriet Tubman Public School in St. Catharines, Ontario, circa 2015 (F 4127-1, box 945920)

ALT Wilma Morrison standing beside a statue of Harriet Tubman outside Harriet Tubman Public School in St. Catharines, Ontario, circa 2015 (F 4127-1, box 945920)

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Natasha Henry-Dixon, PhD@NHenryDixon20 Feb 2023
Slavery in Ontario, TVO, Jan. 20, 1977 tvo.org/video/archive/slaver…
Slavery in Ontario | TVO Today

Slavery in Ontario | TVO Today

The history of the Black community in Ontario goes back more than a century. This discussion of Black history includes Fred Hubbard, a descendant of two of our earliest Black families, and Dr. Daniel...

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Archives Ontario@ArchivesON8 Feb 2023
Le fonds Alvin D. McCurdy aux Archives publiques de l'Ontario constitue une ressource clé pour documenter l'histoire des Noirs dans la province. Accédez à cette collection sur @WikiCommons y compris d'autres photos ajoutées récemment : ow.ly/bOt650MFXvc.
Rosa Mae Talbert, fille de Mamie Talbert, Owen Sound (Ontario), 1918 (I0056759)

ALT Rosa Mae Talbert, fille de Mamie Talbert, Owen Sound (Ontario), 1918 (I0056759)

Portrait de [P. B.] Talbert avec son chien, Owen Sound (Ontario), années 1920 (I0056757)

ALT Portrait de [P. B.] Talbert avec son chien, Owen Sound (Ontario), années 1920 (I0056757)

Portrait de Mae E. Stokes et James Hoy, Amherstburg (Ontario), 1917 (I0056756)

ALT Portrait de Mae E. Stokes et James Hoy, Amherstburg (Ontario), 1917 (I0056756)

Portrait de Mme E. J. Saunders, envoyé à May Stokes, 1918 (I0056760)

ALT Portrait de Mme E. J. Saunders, envoyé à May Stokes, 1918 (I0056760)

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Archives Ontario@ArchivesON16 Feb 2023
Harry Gairey, à la réception du proc. gén. pour @OBHistory #ECJ en 1981, s'exprima après que l'on ait refusé à son fils l'accès à une patinoire de Toronto pour motifs raciaux en 1945. Sa défense des droits civils a mené à la première ordonnance anti-discr. de la ville en 1947.
Harry Gairey (assis) à la réception du procureur général pour la Société de l'histoire des Noirs de l'Ontario, 16 février 1981 (F 2130-9-1-1, I0027971)

ALT Harry Gairey (assis) à la réception du procureur général pour la Société de l'histoire des Noirs de l'Ontario, 16 février 1981 (F 2130-9-1-1, I0027971)

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Archives Ontario@ArchivesON20 Feb 2023
Wilma Morrison était une enseignante et militante du patrimoine ontarien dévouée. Ses documents (fonds F 4721) peuvent vous aider à poursuivre son legs de préserver et partager les histoires des Noirs en Ontario. [Morrison à @htubman2015, vers 2015] @PatrimoineON
Wilma Morrison debout à côté d’une statue d’Harriet Tubman à l’extérieur de l’école publique Harriet Tubman à St. Catharines (Ontario), vers 2015 (F 4127-1, boîte 945920)

ALT Wilma Morrison debout à côté d’une statue d’Harriet Tubman à l’extérieur de l’école publique Harriet Tubman à St. Catharines (Ontario), vers 2015 (F 4127-1, boîte 945920)

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Archives of Ontario@ArchivesOntario16 Feb 2023
Harry Gairey, seated at the Attorney General's reception for @OBHistory #OTD in 1981, spoke out after his son was refused entry to a Toronto skating rink on racial grounds in 1945. His civil rights advocacy led to the city's first anti-discrimination ordinance in 1947. #BHM
Harry Gairey (seated) at the Attorney General’s reception for the Ontario Black History Society, February 16, 1981 (F 2130-9-1-1, I0027971)

ALT Harry Gairey (seated) at the Attorney General’s reception for the Ontario Black History Society, February 16, 1981 (F 2130-9-1-1, I0027971)

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@cityoftoronto13 Feb 2023
In 1854, Mary Ann Shadd Cary became the first Black woman to publish a newspaper in North America 📰 Visit @TOHistory Mackenzie House during #BlackHistoryMonth to print a custom copy of Mary Ann’s newspaper! Register for free: mackenziehouse.streaminticke…
A child holds up a copy of the Provincial Freeman newspaper. Text reads: Toronto History Museums. Black History Month. Celebrating Mary Ann Shadd Cary. City of Toronto logo in bottom left corner.

ALT A child holds up a copy of the Provincial Freeman newspaper. Text reads: Toronto History Museums. Black History Month. Celebrating Mary Ann Shadd Cary. City of Toronto logo in bottom left corner.

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Amherstburg Freedom@Aburgfreedom13 Feb 2023
#DYK the 1st meeting of The Hour-A-Day Study Club was held in February 1934, and it is the longest running, non-profit, Black female-driven organization in Canada. #DYK they hosted High-Tea events for high-profile guests such as Mary McLeod Bethune & Shirley Chisholm.
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Amber Bowen@AmberBowenforEd29 Jan 2023
So happy at attend such a great event today with @OBHistory for the #BlackHistoryMonth kickoff. You can join via livestream at blackhistorysociety.ca. @ElemTeachersTO #onpoli
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Elementary Teachers of Toronto
@ElemTeachersTO29 Jan 2023
ETT President Helen Victoros, Executive Officers and classroom teachers celebrate the 35th @OBHistory #BlackHistoryMonth  kickoff. You can watch it live online starting at 1PM: lgstream.com/OBHS
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Ontario Black History Society@OBHistory29 Jan 2023
Can't make it to our Kick-Off Brunch today? You can watch it live online starting at 1PM: lgstream.com/OBHS
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Fred Hahn@FredHahnCUPE29 Jan 2023
A great way to start #BlackHistory month with @CUPEOntario Racial Justice Committe members - my co-officer @Yoequality Yolanda McClean and the awesome @JILLSLASTWORD MPP Jill Andrew -with thanks to @OBHistory Ontario Black History Society – at Toronto, Ontario
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