THE BIOGRAPHY OF MICHAEL LEE-CHIN by Hann J. Samson I'VE GOT A HOME IN GLORY LAND by Karolyn Smardz Frost WHAT WE ALL LONG FOR by Dionne Brand 'DA KINK IN MY HAR by Trey Anthony AND STILL WE RISE ed. by Linda Carty THE ROAD TO NOW: A HISTORY OF BLACKS IN MONTREAL by Dorothy Williams FLAUTING IT: A DECADE OF GAY JOURNALISM FROM THE BODY POLITIC ed. by Ed Jackson & Stan Persky SILENCED (REVISED & UPDATED) by Makeda Silvera TO STAND AND FIGHT TOGETHER by Steve Pitt RUNNING UPHILL: THE FAST, SHORT LIFE OF CANADIAN CHAMPION HARY JEROME by Fil Fraser GO TO SCHOOL, YOU'RE A LITTLE BLACK BOY by Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander VIOLA DESMOND WON'T BE BUDGED by Jody Nyasha Warner & Richard Rudnicki

THE DUCHESS RAND OF OLD JOHN WARE by James Davidge & Bob Prodor ANGELA JAMES: THE FIRST SUPERSTAR OF WOMEN'S HOCKEY by Tom Bartsiokas & Corey Long OSCAR LIVES NEXT DOOR by Bonnie Farmer & Marie Lafrance SOMETHING IS ALWAYS ON FIRE by Measha Brueggergosman THE NOVA SCOTIA HOME FOR COLORED CHILDREN by Wanda Taylor IN THE BLACK by B. Denham Jolly PORTIA WHITE by George Elliott Clarke & Lara Martina THE SKIN WE'RE IN by Desmond Cole AMAZING BLACK ATLANTIC CANADIANS by Lindsay Ruck & James Bentley WILLIE: THE GAME-CHANGING STORY OF THE NHL'S FIRST BLACK PLAYER by Willie O'Ree PEARLEEN OLIVER by Ronald Caplan TRAILBLAZERS by Tiyahna Ridley-Padmore

MY MOTHER'S DAUGHTER by Perdita Felicien ALPHONSO DAVIES by Farhan Devji ANSWERING THE CALL by Paul Akeroyd MOVERS' SHAKERS, HISTORY MAKERS by Akilah Newton & Danielle Murrell Cox UNDISPUTED by Donovan Bailey NO CRYSTAL STAIR by Mairuth Sarsfield THE LUCIE AND THORNTON BLACKBURN STORY by Suzette Daley SEARCHING FOR SERAFIM by Ruby Smith Díaz 100 ACCOMPLISHED BLACK CANADIAN WOMEN - 2024 by Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, et. al ONE: A STORY OF HOPE IN OUR TIME by Devon Clunis JEAN AUGUSTINE: DESTINED by Jean Augustine BEING BROWN by Rosemary Brown

Black Excellence Day is for rejoicing Black history and learn about Black stories, art and people. Here are books for all ages by and about Black Canadians. Booklists in ALT text.

#blackexcellenceday #blackcanadians #blackhistory #canadianhistory #booksky💙📚 #booklist #bookrecs #books #read #jan15

Leadership. Strength. Connection. Creativity. Innovation. Brilliance. Community. Wisdom. Integrity. Inspiration. Power. Hope. Vision. Authenticity. Wonder. This is Black Excellence

“Today, we celebrate Black excellence and call on all British Columbians to uplift Black voices, stories and experiences, as we work to build a province where everyone is seen, valued and empowered.” - Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives

#BlackExcellenceDay

Black Excellence Day 2026: What Black excellence means to Johnston Heights Secondary students

✊🏾 Jan. 15 is #BlackExcellenceDay, recognizing Black history and culture while furthering the pursuit of racial equity in Canada.

🫱🏾‍🫲🏾 Johnston Heights students shared a video defining Black excellence, with themes of resilience, empowerment and inspiration in their voices.

👏🏾 Watch and learn more:

Today is #BlackExcellenceDay!
A day to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people across British Columbia, Canada & the world. From educators to students leading change in their schools & communities, Black excellence enriches classrooms & strengthens public education for everyone.

Today we celebrate Black Excellence—past, present, + future.
Nova Scotia’s Black musicians have shaped the sound of the East Coast with soul, strength, + stories that echo through generations. #BlackExcellence #EastCoastMusic
#BlackExcellenceDay

Richard Wright’s “Black Boy”, 6th anniversary edition.

Richard Wright grew up in the woods of Mississippi amid poverty, hunger, fear and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him; at six he was a “drunkard”, hanging about in taverns. Surly, brutal, cold, suspicious, and self-pitying, he was surrounded by on one side whites who were either indifferent to him, pitying, or cruel, and on the other by blacks who resented anyone trying to rise above the common lot. Black Boy is Richard Wright’s powerful account of his journey from innocence to experience in Jim Crow South. It is at once an unashamed confession and a profound indictment - a poignant and disturbing record of social injustice and human suffering. Richard Wright (1908-1960) is the author of Native Son, the first novel by an African American to be featured as a Main Selector of the Book-of-the-month club. He also wrote The Outsider, the Long Dream, and many other works.

Pulled out #blackboyrichardwright for #blackexcellenceday this jan 15 2025, honouring #martinlutherkingjr ‘s birthday, way back in 1925. Heres to you both 💪

Black Excellence Day Black Excellence Day is a day to rejoice Black history and learn about Black stories, Black art and Black people, and a day to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians.

Today, we celebrate Black Excellence Day in Canada! 🖤

A day to honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of the Black community to our country. Together, we rise.

#BlackExcellenceDay #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDiversity #BlackHistory blackexcellenceday.ca

I chose my #bowtietuesday selection based on tomorrows #blackexcellenceday (thanks blackexcellenceday.ca ) but a student also brought me some new years ties: “saw them and knew you had to have em” 🧡