BLACK IN TORONTO: Remembering the late great Lincoln Alexander, who pledged to speak for those who are discriminated against Lincoln Alexander (Jan. 21, 1922 to Oct. 19, 2012) was born in Toronto to Caribbean parents; his father taking the work that was open to most African-Canadian men at that

Feb 26th of #BHM

"In Toronto he attended Earl Grey Public School where he was the only black child in his class and later Riverdale Collegiate where there were at least three other black families." via #RosemarySadlier

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BLACK IN TORONTO: Remembering the late great Lincoln Alexander, who pledged to speak for those who are discriminated against Lincoln Alexander (Jan. 21, 1922 to Oct. 19, 2012) was born in Toronto to Caribbean parents; his father taking the work that was open to most African-Canadian men at that

Feb 12th of #BHM

"In Toronto he attended Earl Grey Public School where he was the only black child in his class and later Riverdale Collegiate where there were at least three other black families." via #RosemarySadlier

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Image of multiple people surrounding a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) commemorative bronze plaque for Olivier Le Jeune National Historic Person, located in Québec Text 400 years ago, #olivierlejeune was born in Madagascar. He was enslaved by the British, traded to the French & as a child, became Canada's first named enslaved African in 1628. My nomination recognizes him as a Person of National Historic Recognition, #hsmb #parkscanada #slavery

Feb 2nd of #BHM "Recently, a plaque was unveiled to recognize the national historic significance of Olivier Le Jeune. Thank you #RosemarySadlier for your work to have him recognized!" #AmherstburgFreedom

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Where to start when learning and acknowledging African Canadian history

Feb 2nd of #BHM Author #RosemarySadlier talk to
#breakfasttv about where to start when learning and acknowledging Black Canadian history, including by reading her book THE KIDS BOOK OF BLACK CANADIAN HISTORY.

h/t @kidscanpress.bsky.social
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Image of Julie Dabrusin and Rosemary Sadlier on a Zoom call

Feb 2nd of #BHM 'We talked about the importance of recognizing Black history outside the month of February, the recent establishment of Emancipation Day, and her long family history in Canada.'

via @juliedabrusin.bsky.social h/t #RosemarySadlier
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Order of Ontario recipient Rosemary Sadlier 'as tenacious as ever' For more than 30 years, Rosemary Sadlier has advocated for the recognition of Canada’s Black history, and she remains as tenacious as ever.

Feb 2nd of #BHM Order of Ontario recipient #RosemarySadlier "For Sadlier, this national recognition means that in Canada, “We can have more authentic discussions about, ‘What is freedom?’” via the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell 29th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
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It is not your duty to be average. It is your duty to set a higher example for others to follow. The Honourable Lincoln MacCauley Alexander

February 2nd of #BlackHistoryMonth in #TorontoDanforth Who is #RosemarySadlier?

"She served as the President of the Ontario Black History Society from 1993 to 2015, during which time she was the catalyst in securing commemorations of February as Black History Month at all levels of government..."

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Image of a little girl watching the VP

The Olympic Breakdancing Scandal Through a Spatial Lens Controversy over Rachael Gunn's performance is both a symptom of - and a distraction from — a broader cultural crisis.

Shared 3 pieces of Black specific content with my kids this week.

• www.toronto.com/news-story/6...
- #RosemarySadlier

• www.nytimes.com/2024/08/21/u...
- #MichelleObama

• www.azuremagazine.com/article/the-...
- #Jay_Pitter

I think they’re worth #Amplifying

Hear this Black History in the East End

Image of Lincoln Alexander

Toronto New plaque honours black community that helped 'forge the identity' of Leslieville Many families escaped slavery and settled in the east-end Toronto neighbourhood CBC News • Posted: Nov 19, 2019 10:18 PM EST | Last Updated: November 19, 2019 Pamella Houston and Paulette Kelly with the Ontario Black History Society spoke in front of the new plaque on Tuesday. (CBC)

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#HearThis continues on Aug 23rd with ‘The Story of Lincoln Alexander’ by #RosemarySadlier; on Aug 24th ‘What is the Underground Railroad’ by Tura Cousins Wilson and Aug 25th ‘Walking with Mary Ann Shadd Cary’

Thank you #TorontoFdn #VolunteerTO

How Black People Shaped Canadian History The new revision of Rosemary Sadlier's "The Kids Book of Black History in Canada" includes African acknowledgments that asserts how Black Canadians are an integral part of shaping this country's history and includes a look into the issue of lack of representation this community experiences. Sadlier, the former president of the Ontario Black History Society, talks to Nam Kiwanuka about this important update and her ongoing work highlighting the contributions of Black people to Canada

EMOTIONAL Biniam Girmay becomes first black African to take Tour de France win in stage 3 sprint

RT Extra Life 2014 | Go The Fuck To Sleep with LeVar Burton

Shared 3 pieces of Black specific content with my kids this week.

• www.tvo.org/video/how-bl... via #namshine h/t #RosemarySadlier

• youtu.be/8-GlWiMbGgQ?...
via #eurosport h/t #GrmayeBiniam #TDF2024 

• youtu.be/e1fzkPHqLI4?...
#ExtraLife4Kids h/t #levarburton

I think they're worth #Amplifying

Author and historian Rosemary Sadlier, who led the adoption of Black History Month across Canada, receives U of T honorary degree

Image of Julian Taylor CURATED BY ORGANISÉE PAR JULIAN TAYLOR BLACK MUSIC MONTH MOIS DE LA MUSIQUE NOIRE PLAYLIST ONTARIO CREATES

It took 10 minutes to convict 14-year-old George Stinney Jr. It took 70 years after his execution to exonerate him. By Lindsey Bever December 18, 2014 at 5:24 a.m. EST George Stinney jr was executed in 1044 for the murder of two white girl. (Rauters)

Shared 3 pieces of Black specific content with my kids this week.

www.utoronto.ca/news/author-...

via #uoft h/t #RosemarySadlier

open.spotify.com/playlist/4HH... via #OntarioCreates

www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning... via #WashingtonPost

I think they're worth #Amplifying

Image of multiple people in front of plaque Rosemary Sadlier OOnt @RosemarySadlier 400 years ago, #olivierlejeune was born in Madagascar. He was enslaved by the British, traded to the French & as a child, became Canada's first named enslaved African in 1628. My nomination recognizes him as a Person of National Historic Recognition, #hsmb #parkscanada #slavery

Text The tangled history of black hair discrimination in the US - BBC News

THE TRUTH About MrBeast Building 100 Wells In Africa

Shared 3 pieces of Black specific content with my 15 y/o daughter this week.

• parks.canada.ca/culture/desi... via #ParksCanada h/t #RosemarySadlier

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCh-... via #BBC

• youtu.be/YHSNzZGEquE?... via #AbaNPreach

I think they're worth #Amplifying