London Black History Coordinating Committee
505 Dundas Street N6B 1W4 London, ON, Canada

I am London 2021 Know an immigrant who provides an essential service in London? Nominate them for the eighth annual I am London campaign! Nominations forms are available in English and French and close on April 30, 2021.

Applications for the 2021 Community Heritage Investment Program (CHIP) are now open! Administered by the London Heritage Council, and funded by the City of Lond...on, Ontario - Municipal Government, the Community Heritage Investment Program provides funding to museums, heritage organizations and professionals in London, Ontario. Applications are open from April 1 May 1, 2021 at 11:59pm. Learn more at https://www.londonheritage.ca/chip

On International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade we remember and honour the victims of this crime against humanit...y and reflect upon slavery’s persisting consequences on society. This year’s theme, Ending Slavery’s Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice highlights the importance of education and awareness of the transatlantic slave trade and history of slavery, to bring about an acknowledgment of slavery’s impact on the modern world, and action to address its long-lasting effects. Together, we must continue to combat all forms of racism and inequities stemming from the existence of slavery. Learn more here: https://www.un.org/en/events/slaveryremembranceday/

Hello everyone! Wanted to share this important resource with you all! If you are looking for a therapist check out www.BlackTherapistList.com. It is a growing directory of therapists in Canada. (Therapists can get listed and try it out for 2 months free!)

Remember to register-it's free but limited to 100 people.

I was fortunate to visit with my family on a lovey spring day a few years ago.

This week's Black History Month book recommendation from our community comes from Malvin Wright. He shares his thoughts on why this is an important book: "...I chose this book because it challenges the notions and ideas around blackness and personhood. A key conversation takes place where the role and the function of the artist, the theorist, the scholar and the activist are all necessary for us to rethink and reimagine and return value to the language and discourse around black life and its manifestation within our society." Borrow BlackLife: Post-BLM and the Struggle for Freedom by Rinaldo Walcott and Idil Abdillahi here: https://encore.londonpubliclibrary.ca//C__Rb1827577__Sblac Malvin Wright is Executive Director of Wright of Way (WoW) Consultancy Group and is on the Board of Directors of Pillar Nonprofit Network.

Please share with the young people that you know.

Celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa with this incredible event! Featuring two well known folks in our community, Bryan and Shannon Prince!! Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/umoja-means-unity-celebrate-th

The Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) is accepting applications from Londoners who understand the impact of systemic anti-Black racism and oppre...ssion to join the Anti-Black Racism Steering Committee. This group will provide guidance & leadership in finding ways to help confront and eliminate systemic anti-Black racism in London. Apply today: getinvolved.london.ca/CDIS

"It is a neighbourhood that has borne witness to many noteworthy heritage moments and continues to bear the weight of their impact to this day." In the latest... instalment of our London Neighbourhood Histories series, Amelia Eqbal dives into the storied history of Soho! Located just south of the core, the neighbourhood is home to incredible heritage buildings, some of which are vital to the history of Black and Jewish communities in London, Ontario. The London Neighbourhood Histories project is made possible by the Community Heritage Investment Program from London Heritage Council and the City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government. https://londonfuse.ca/london-neighbourhood-histories-soho #ldnont #londonon #londonont #ldnontheritage #ldnent SoHo Community Association Vintage London, Ontario : Western University Archives via historypin.org

There's no Ebony Ball this year due to COVID restrictions. Join the FUNdraiser BINGO on Friday and have some family FUN!

They're here! 2020 was a year of new normals, social distancing and at times, much loss. We look forward to 2021 with great anticipation, hope and a time when w...e will be together again! Nicole Alexander Fine Art 2021 calendar "Together Again" available now for purchase at www.nicolealexanderart.ca or at [email protected]! See more

Thank you Gardiner Galleries for this decision.

We’re looking for community champions! Do you know a group, organization or youths doing great things to support diversity, inclusivity and race relations in #L...dnOnt? Nominate them for our award! london.ca/DRRIAward #diversity l #inclusion

Join us this Saturday!

Use your voice and answer the survey please. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdt2f-b52j_jVrmN/viewform

Join Minister Bardish Chagger TODAY for a virtual funding announcement under the new Anti-Racism Action Program. Tune in at 1:00 p.m. EDT!

Calling high school students!

On International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition we remember the People of African descent who lived this tragedy and the lasting consequences of the slave trade in Canada and across the world. https://bit.ly/3g69TXR #RememberingSlavery

Black Lives Matter Exhibit at Museum London

Thank you Storm Stayed Brewing Company

What could an anti-racism toolkit look like? Join us Aug 20 for an online roundtable and Q & A with students, city staff, and faculty a part of the CityStudio ...anti-racism project: https://bit.ly/3fO2mwS In the midst of ongoing activism against anti-black racism in #ldnont, North America, and around the world, our students want to continue the conversation about their London-based research, addressing topics including the psychological impact of racism, how to engage someone in constructive race talk and how community members can build cultural competency in order to combat systemic racism. Register now: https://bit.ly/3fO2mwS CityStudio London is a program of Pillar Nonprofit Network in collaboration with City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government, Western University, Fanshawe College, King's University College at Western University, Brescia University College, and Huron University.

Our brother Leo giving us all something to think about.

Hundreds walk on Emancipation Day demanding that Montreal help rebuild the City’s historic Negro Community Centre founded in 1927. A group says they have a vision for the empty lot and area. Melina Giubilaro has more.