Athletes
The first Canadian athlete to win Olympic medals in all three sprint events at Rio 2016
Who is Andre De Grasse?
This Toronto neighbourhood along Eglinton Avenue West is known for its Caribbean and Black cultural history.
Little Jamaica
This musician first gained recognition as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2008)
Who is Aubrey Drake Graham ?
Somali-Canadian singer, songwriter, and poet famous globally for the hit anthem "Wavin' Flag"
Who is K'naan (Keinan Abdi Warsame) ?
Became the first Black Member of Parliament, and later served as the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Who is Lincoln Alexander?
Before he broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier in 1947, Canadian fans embraced him a year earlier as a member of the Montreal Royals.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
This historic Toronto train station is connected to the history of Black sleeping-car porters.
Union Station
A comedy movie follows two Black FBI agents who go undercover as white socialites, primarily filmed in Vancouver and Chilliwack, British Columbia, during freezing winter conditions.
What is White Chicks?
Made history as the first Canadian rapper to reach the top five of the Billboard charts with his hit single "Dangerous" featuring Akon.
Who is Kardinal Offishall ?
She sat in the "whites-only" section of a Nova Scotia cinema, sparking an iconic moment in Canada's civil rights movement. She was later featured on the Canadian $10 bill.
Who is Viola Desmond?
Former professional ice hockey player from Fredericton, New Brunswick. He is widely recognized as the first black player in the National Hockey League, playing as a winger for the Boston Bruins.
Who is Willie O'Ree?
This former downtown Toronto neighbourhood was home to many Black freedom seekers in the 19th century.
St. John’s Ward
An annual event showcasing authentic Black stories and creative works by Black filmmakers and actors.
What is the Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF)?
Born in Toronto to Ethiopian immigrant parents, this Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor became one of music's most influential figures.
Who is The Weeknd?
First Black woman in Canada's House of Commons and the first black woman in a federal Cabinet
Who is Jean Augustine?
The first Black woman to represent Canada at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. She competed in track and field at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics. She then competed in 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics alongside pilot Kaillie Humphries in bobsleigh.
Who is Phylicia George?
Mural celebrates local reggae history by depicting local and legendary reggae artists, including Johnny Osbourne, Stranger Cole and Bob Marley.
Reggae Lane
This Canadian filmmaker and music-video director from Toronto has directed videos for artists such as Drake, Rihanna, Usher, and Jay-Z. He has also directed films including Across the Line, Superfly, and Robyn Hood.
Who is Director X?
This Canadian singer and songwriter became known for her energetic pop-rock and pop-punk sound in the early 2000s, with hits such as “Ghost” and “Stuttering.”
Who is Fefe Dobson?
The first Black Canadian to obtain a law degree in Alberta, the first Black person admitted to the Alberta Bar and the first Black woman to become a lawyer in Canada. She was also the first woman appointed to an executive position with the YMCA in the United States.
Who is Violet King?
Canada's first Black female athlete to compete internationally, running at the 1938 British Empire Games.
Who is Barbara Howard ?
Established in 1826 by people who had formerly been enslaved, it is considered one of Toronto's oldest Black institutions.
First Baptist Church of Toronto
A Scarborough-born actor recognized for his work in John Wick: Chapter 4 and the sci-fi series Wynonna Earp.
Who is Shamier Anderson?
Celebrated recording artist known as "Canada's Queen of R&B Soul" and named one of the 25 greatest Canadian singers ever.
Who is Jully Black?
She founded The Clarion, the province's first black-owned and published newspaper in Nova Scotia in 1946 and in 1952 she began hosting The Quiet Corner radio program which would run for 12 years. Best was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1979.
Who is Carrie Best?