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

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February 2, 2023

Together We Rise Durham: Excellence Through the Arts

6 - 8 p.m.

Host: Durham Region

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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

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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

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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

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February 18, 2023

A Carnival of Stories

12 - 5 p.m.

Host: Talkin' Tales and Ajax Partnership Fund

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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

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February 26, 2023

BlackLit Durham: Respect Out Canadian BlackLit Elders

7 - 9 p.m.

Host: BlackLit Durham

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