Building Black Connections Expo

Building Black Connections Community Expo

Celebrating the achievements and brilliance of the Black Kitchener-Waterloo community

May 9th, 2024 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Waterloo Memorial Complex Community Pavilion
101 Father David Bauer Drive, Entrance C, Waterloo, ON

University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University and City of Waterloo

Discover the rich history of Black settlers in our region dating back to the 1800s, and browse and support a selection of talented Black artists and businesses showcasing and selling their work. Come ready to support local, immerse yourself in culture, and learn holistically about the Black community in our region.

Black KW History Hub

Peggy Plett

Curated by Peggy Plet

Peggy Plet is a researcher and writer on Black history. She is a published author, developer and walking tour leader of Black Presence in Berlin, in downtown Kitchener.

Black KW Artists Hub

A vintage photo of a Black family attending an outdoor event in Waterloo Region

Curated by Vintage Black Canada

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