Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States (US) and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in the month of October. The remembrance was founded in 1926 by United States historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week" (source Wikipedia).
If you'd like to learn more about the the role that Canada played in the history of slavery in the Americas you can find links to resources at Black History Canada . You may also visit the Archives of Ontario to view several online exhibits including images from The Alvin McCurdy Collection.
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