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FEB. 1, 2026
History Starts at Home
38th Annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch
Thanks to all who attended
Ask us about sponsorship and vendor/exhibitor opportunities: admin@blackhistorysociety.ca.
Join the Ontario Black History Society for our kick-off of Black History Month 2026. This elegant brunch takes place on Sunday Feb. 1, 2026 at the Liberty Grand in Toronto and will feature a keynote speech from Matthew Green, the former Hamilton Centre MP.
Come and network with your peers, business and political leaders. Dress code is Sunday Best.
There will be live entertainment (Blackburn Brothers), vendors, great food and plenty of inspiration.
The theme: “History Starts at Home,” encourages people to document their own family histories. Ask your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles about their lives (get their consent, especially for recordings), get those news clippings, label those photographs (names, dates, events, photographer), family trees etc. Remember to respect privacy. Your family’s roots have contributed to your growth and that of the community.
The 38th Annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch takes place on Sunday Feb.1, 2026, Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, Exhibition Place, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, Ont. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
OBHS is thankful for the sponsorship of TD.
Tickets cost $165 each and are available at www.eventbrite.ca.
Overview
Join us in person to kick off Black History Month with good vibes, great food, and inspiring stories!
As Black history becomes formally embedded in Ontario’s school curriculum in the coming years, families play a critical role in shaping how our stories are understood, shared, and carried forward.
This event encourages parents, grandparents, elders, and youth to start the conversation at home — to ask questions, share memories, and document the lived experiences that define our community.
By strengthening our own understanding of generational history, we better prepare ourselves to support students, educators, and schools with authentic voices, real stories, and cultural confidence.
The afternoon begins with a community marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, artisans, and organizations, followed by a powerful main program that brings together educators, historians, community leaders, and families in conversation, reflection, and celebration.
With live music and a served meal, this is more than a brunch — it’s a moment to reconnect, remember, and reinforce the truth that our history lives in us first.
