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3 Black Canadian civil rights trailblazers everyone should know

Natasha Henry, president of the Ontario Black History Society, shares the incredible stories of Carrie M. Best, Hugh Burnett, and Gloria Baylis.

Black Activism in the 20th Century

Mel and Dina are joined by Natasha Henry, President of the Ontario Black History Society to talk about black activism in the 20th century and how it has impacted a significant part of the black experience including Wilma Morrison, a pioneer for the preservation of Black history in Canada, The Black Action Defense Committee and Black Lives Matter.

Source: Breakfast Television

The Lack of Black History in the Canadian Curriculum #BlackedOutHistory

Dina and Mel sit down with President of the Ontario Black History Society, Natasha Henry to talk about the #BlackedOutHistory campaign, the lack of Black History in Canadian students’ curriculum, and gives us a lesson about colonialism and the beginnings of slavery.

Source: Breakfast Television

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The Underground Railroad and

Life in Canada Afterwards

Mel and Dina are joined by Natasha Henry, President of the Ontario Black History Society to talk about the history behind the Underground Railroad as the largest anti-slavery freedom movement in North America, some of the key figures behind this movement, the creation of Africville in North Halifax, and more.

Source: Breakfast Television

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The Black Loyalists of Canada

Mel is joined by Natasha Henry, President of the Ontario Black History Society to give us a lesson about the 3,500 Black Loyalists who came to Canada between 1783 and 1785.

Source: Breakfast Television

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Ontario Black History Society

is devoted to shaping a better future

President of the Ontario Black History Society Natasha Henry joins Sid to discuss the charity and the upcoming Kick-Off event on January 31st

Virtual Museum Lecture Series - Ontario's

Racially Segregated Schools w/ Natasha Henry

Special Guest historian and President of the Ontario Black History Society Natasha Henry joins us to speak about the not-so-distant history of Ontario's racially segregated schools. The presentation begins at 28:00.

Meet Chef Jaime Beeston @barbacoaboyz

Presented by Chef Jamie Beeston – Owner/Executive Chef, Barbacoa Boyz https://www.instagram.com/barbacoaboyz/

Cooking is a ton of fun but can also be a bit intimidating, especially when preparing your own meals and navigating college life for the first time! Don’t stress – I’ve got some great tips and easy point form notes that I know will help you eat like royalty in a snap, while still giving you the time to prepare for your future!