
Throughout the month of February, the Town of Ajax celebrates Black History Month (BHM), recognizing the unique and important role of the Black community in Canada’s past, reflecting on current realities, and recommitting to positive action for the future.
This listing was produced by the Town of Ajax to promote partner Black History Month events in Ajax and throughout the Region of Durham. The listing is being updated over BHM. Please send event submissions to diversity@ajax.ca.
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February 1, 8, 15, 2023 |
Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club 6 - 7:30 p.m. Host: Ajax Public Library & the Congress of Black Women of Canada Ajax/Pickering Chapter |
February 2, 2023 |
Together We Rise Durham: Excellence Through the Arts 6 - 8 p.m. Host: Durham Region |
February 4-5, 2023 |
16th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration, Focus: Looking In Our Own Backyard Host: Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc. and Ajax Partnership Fund |
February 12, 2023 |
Black History Month Movie: Journey to Justice (Virtual) 1:30 - 4 p.m. Host: Congress of Black Women of Canada, Ajax/Pickering Chapter and Ajax Public Library |
February 13, 2023 |
Black Excellence in STEM Careers (Virtual) 7 - 8:30 p.m. Host: Durham York Public Libraries, Ajax/Pickering Chapter and Ajax Public Library |
February 18, 2023 |
12 - 5 p.m. Host: Talkin' Tales and Ajax Partnership Fund |
February 25, 2023 |
8th Annual Looking Back into the Future Black History Month Conference 1 - 3:30 p.m. Host: Oyeniran Education Support and Ajax Partnership Fund |
February 26, 2023 |
BlackLit Durham: Respect Out Canadian BlackLit Elders 7 - 9 p.m. Host: BlackLit Durham |
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