Black History Month
Every February, Canadians across the country participate in Black History Month events and educational opportunities that celebrate the legacy of Black Canadians.
Below, we have provided links to educational information and activities to help you learn more about Black History in our community and across the country.
Educational Resources
| Unite Against Hate! |
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is a community resource for anti-racism education, collaboration and support. They offer a supportive environment for all residents of Brantford & Brant County to discuss and implement plans for progress and sustainable change. |
| Ontario Black History Society |
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is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage. The Society aims to encourage public interest in Black History. |
| Rella Black History Foundation |
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is a non-profit community organization providing programs and educational resource materials to Black communities in Canada. |
| Black History in Canada Portal |
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is a collection of timelines, articles, educational components, videos and more. |
Brantford's Black History
- Unite Against Hate’s Brantford Black History archive.
- Local woman Tracy Cain shares about her family’s legacy and connection with Brantford.
- Writer Karolyn Smardz Frost discusses her research on Brantford’s Black History.
- Check out the Black History Month programming throughout the month at Brantford Public Library and their Black History Month book collections for adults, teens, and children.
- Brantford is home to our own Black sports legends like Track star Debbie Miller Brown, Football player, coach and mentor, Ray Johnson, and Brantford’s own Baseball star, Jimmy Wilkes.
2025 Community Events
| Harmony Square Flag Raising - January 31st at 4:00 p.m. |
| Join the City of Brantford on Friday, January 31st at 4 p.m. in Harmony Square for a flag raising and lighting of City Hall to proclaim the start of Black History Month 2025. All are welcome! |
Shop Local: Black-Owned businesses in Brantford
Learn more about and support the growing list of Black-Owned businesses in Brantford.
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