Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
10 Cherry Brook Rd B2Z 1A8 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

In accordance with new Public Health guidelines, the Black Cultural Centre for NS will be temporarily closed as of Thursday, Nov. 26. for a minimum of 2 weeks. The health & safety of our staff & our community are priority. Visit our website for online resources. Stay safe.

The Black Cultural Centre will be CLOSED Monday November 2nd 2020 in respect to the Community. We will reopen Tuesday November 3rd 2020. Thank you for your understanding during this time. ... God Bless

Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony 2020: Watch online now: https://youtu.be/zW6kNobgV_M

Today the Black Cultural Centre/Society mourns the loss of Alma Johnston-Tynes after a brief illness. A resident of Cherry Brook, she was an Educator, community leader and advocate for the African Nova Scotian Community. Former President of the Black Cultural Society of Nova Scotia and recipient of the WP Oliver Wall of Honour. Deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.

A trailblazer and leader. The first female ordained minister of the African United Baptist Association and first Black female ordained minister of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches. Rev. Tracey Grosse was also a former board member of the Black Cultural Society/Centre, recipient of the Rev. Dr. W.P. Oliver Wall of Honour and former Moderator of the African United Baptist Association. She served the African Nova Scotian community ministering in many churches across the province, such as Tracadie Baptist, Gibson Woods United Baptist, Beechville Baptist and Cobequid Road United Baptist. The board and staff of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia offer sincere condolences to the Grosse family.

Join us as we mark Remembrance Day with a special virtual ceremony. Watch online starting at 10:50 AM (Atlantic) http://live.bccnsweb.com or youtube.bccnsweb.com #WeRemember #RemembranceDay

Live education town hall session. October 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm

The Black Cultural Centre will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Monday October 19th 2020 - Friday October 23rd 2020 Due to a Private EventThe Black Cultural Centre will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Monday October 19th 2020 - Friday October 23rd 2020 Due to a Private Event

Today we pause and Remember. We honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure we live in a free Canada. We also honour those who currently serve - Thank You. Lest We Forget.

Glad to confirm that the Centre will open today at noon. Our current hours are Monday to Friday: 10 am to 3pm.

Please be advised that the Black Cultural Centre will delay opening today until 12 noon today (September 23, 2020). A further update will be provided at 11 am. Thank you and stay safe. #NSStorm

The Black Cultural Centre will be closed on Wednesday, September 16th due to an emergency power transformer replacement. Regular hours will resume on Thursday. Thanks to Nova Scotia Power for being diligent.

Today marks 100 years since the disbandment of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada's first and only all Black regiment in WWI established in 1916. Here is a article in the National Post:

In partnership with Eastlink & Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute the wait is over! Tonight is the premiere of Black Films that Teach at 8pm only on Eastlink ch 610/10 ! Join us at 7:45 PM on @BCC_NS social media for a special online pre-show segment. http://youtube.bccnsweb.com

Join us at 7:45 PM (Atlantic) on @BCC_NS social media for a special online pre-show segment. @Eastlink @dbdli http://youtube.bccnsweb.com #BFTT #Eastlink

Black Films That Teach - A new weekly series in partnership with our friends at Eastlink & Delmore "Buddy" Daye Learning Institute that will explore the Black experience in Canada through a series of documentaries & films. Premiering Sunday at 8PM on Eastlink ch. 610/10 #BFTT https://zcu.io/WGP3

Free Masks! at the Black Cultural Centre. In partnership with NS Government masks are available at the Centre. Monday to Friday: 10 am and 3 pm. Help reduce the spread of #COVID-19 by following the mandatory health guidelines and do your part by wearing a mask.

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Reminder: Celebrate the important legacy & spiritual heritage of the African United Baptist Association of Nova Scotia for their 167th annual session. Broadcast on @Eastlink channel 610 / 10 this Sunday (Aug. 16) at 3pm (NS) and online http://live.bccnsweb.com