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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Unite Against Hate! 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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Ontario Black History Society 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. |
| Equity Injustice |
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A Brant County based non-profit organization dedicated to “delivering tangible, community-based programs that strengthen access to justice, increase civic literacy, and promote Black entrepreneurship and cultural visibility within rural Ontario communities.” Their blog includes information about local Black history. |
| Black History in Canada Portal |
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Black History in Canada Portal is a collection of timelines, articles, educational components, videos and more. |
Brantford's Black History
- The forthcoming West Brant community centre and park will be named after Brantford’s Blanche E. Williams, the first Black woman to be admitted to the University of Toronto and allowed the same privileges as white students.
- 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.
- 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.
2026 Community Events
- Harmony Square Flag Raising on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
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A Community Celebration of Black Wellness & Culture on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Brantford Public Library Main Branch (173 Colborne St.) 3rd Floor Auditorium. Join us for an evening of art, lived experience, and community connection as we honour and celebrate Black joy and excellence. Featuring an art showcase, keynote speaker, creative activities, and light snacks and refreshments.
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Thrive Together Inclusion Hub’s Black Joy Through Food & Story Telling Event on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Our Kitchen Brantford (20 Roy Blvd., Unit 34). This event features a live cooking demonstration, storytelling, food tasting, cultural expression opportunities and more! Ticket cost is $30. register at www.ttih.org
- 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.
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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