2024 Black History Month Events

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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, 2024

Together We Rise Durham Region Black History Month Celebration

6 - 8 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, ON)

February 2, 2024

TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents “Little Richard: I Am Everything”

7 – 8:45 p.m.

St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts & Culture

A documentary on the life and career of Little Richard, the one-of-a-kind rock icon who shaped the world of music, and the Black, queer origins of rock and roll, exploding the whitewashed canon of American pop music.

Tickets are $12 (HST included. Additional service charge for online ticket purchases.)

Purchase tickets here

February 3, 4, 2024

17th Annual Durham Black History Month Celebration presented by Cultural Expressions Art Gallery Inc

February 3 - 5 - 9 p.m. at J. Clarke Richardson High School (in-person)

February 4 - 2 - 3 p.m. (virtual)

February 16, 2024

In Their Own Voices: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism & Hate

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at McLean Community Centre

February 17, 2024

6th Annual Event Talkn' Tales Presents Resilient Rhythms

12 - 6 p.m. at Ajax Community Centre