Battalion’s men volunteered and served in face of prejudice With their country going to war in 1914, Black Canadians stepped forward to join the fight but many were turned away because of racial prejudice. By persevering, they finally won the right to serve overseas, with hundreds of them joining a new, predominantly black unit. Today,
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Charmaine Crooks Honored
on February 1st, 2013
Ms. Crooks was appointed to the Order of Canada “for her contributions as a role model of athletic excellence and engagement, serving at the highest levels of international sport”. The Afro News joins with the community to offer congratulations to Charmaine on her prestigious appointment.
Harry Winston Jerome designated as one of Canada’s greatest athletes and Olympic medalist and national historic person.
on June 7th, 2010
With very few clouds in the sky accompanied by a gentle wind, Stanley Park on the morning of Saturday May 15 was a runner’s delight; it was a morning of historic achievement for Black Canadians everywhere as Harry Winston Jerome was designated as a “Person of National Historic Significance”.
Black Olympians in Vancouver
on March 30th, 2010
They didn’t win because they are black. They won like any top athlete, by honing natural talent through years of intense training and competition but their racial origin is almost always mentioned in media reports.
First Speaker Pro Tempore from Our Community
on March 18th, 2010
When we think about our great country, there are many things of which Canadians can be proud. One such trait is the diversity of people we live and work amongst. For multiculturalism is Canada’s badge to wear proudly.
Nova Scotia’s Black Senator reminds us of the importance of Black History Month
In Canada, Black History Week was first officially recognized in the early 1950s when the Canadian Negro Women’s Association successfully petitioned the Toronto city council to acknowledge the week.