Join the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) as they kick-off Black History Month virtually on Sunday January 31, 2021 at 1:00pm.
About the event
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the heritage sector, including the OBHS. Additionally, the Black community has been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. With these unprecedented events happening simultaneously with the global reckoning of anti-Black racism sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement, it’s even more important to know HISTORY!
This history continues, from the past to the present, even amidst a pandemic. History anchors us, especially during times like this.
Join us as we feature community recognition profiles, Black history, entertainment, museum tours and so much more.
History…Who We Are!
About the Ontario Black History Society
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) 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 through the:
- Recognition and documentation of the contributions of people of African descent and their collective histories, past and present, through education, research and collaboration
- Development and support of educational initiatives and exhibits
- Inclusing of Black History material in school curricula