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2. Celebrating the proud legacy
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Harper, Stephen,PC, MP (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Feb 18-Feb 24, 2010
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. E16
- Notes:
- Harriet Tubman, William Hall and Mifflin Wistar Gibbs were among those whose courage and conviction advanced our nascent society's ideals of freedom and equality. Thousands braved a perilous path to freedom through the Underground Railroad, conducted by valiant leaders like Harriet Tubman.
3. Exhibits celebrate black history
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Armstrong,Neil (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Mar 1-Mar 7, 2012
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. E1
- Notes:
- An exhibit, curated by well-known photographer Michael Chambers, entitled "Bathurst Stripped" is celebrating the history of a street in Toronto that was home to many immigrants from the Caribbean. Chambers has produced a photo-based installation of a barrel. This piece recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of the new immigrants and "The Barrel Children." A recent photo of Linda Carter who was the first black model in Canada to achieve prominence in the 1970s wraps the barrel which is filled with items such as corned beef, books and toys - things sent back to families in the Caribbean.
4. Kuumba kicks off this weekend
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Feb 3-Feb 9, 2011
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. E4
- Notes:
- Kuumba [Koo-oom-bah] is the Swahili word for creativity. It's also Harbourfront Centre's Black History Month celebration that educates, enlivens and entertains with local and international artists from the African and Caribbean diaspora. Festival highlights include the Voices from Days of Slavery exhibit featuring the audio testimonials of former slaves, the thought-provoking play Man2Man exploring black male sexuality, a hilarious Ebony & Ivory Comedy Bash ($15) pitting white and black comedians against each other, and a high energy Beat the Street Dance Showdown ($10) featuring Toronto's hottest street dance teams. The grand re-opening of Miss Lou's Room will also be a highlight for kids and their families, little ones can gather and listen to some of Toronto's best storytellers weave tall tales of adventure, mystery and intrigue with fabled Anancy stories (Caribbean folk tales).
5. Liberals host celebration for Black History Month
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Contributers:
- Armstrong,Neil (Author)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Feb 28-Mar 6, 2013
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- pp. 12-13
- Notes:
- Dr. [Alvin Curling], master of ceremonies, opened the celebration with "Still I Rise," a poem by Maya Angelou. The Canadian national anthem was sung by Tiffany Gooch followed by the singing of 'Lift Every Voice" by Jemini Campbell. Premier Kathleen Wynne said [Herb Carnegie]'s impact on the community was profound. She spoke of Alexander. Ontario's former lieutenant governor, who lived in his home for 48 years in Hamilton before passing away in 2012. She said the deed for the house read 'no Blacks or Jews shall live here'.
6. Local park dedicated to C'bean born legislator
- Collection:
- Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
- Format:
- Newspaper Article
- Publication Date:
- Sep 2-Sep 8, 2010
- Published:
- Jamaica, NY
- Location:
- African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Journal Title:
- The Weekly Gleaner
- Journal Title Details:
- p. E1
- Notes:
- Last Wednesday (August 25) politicians, friends and family came out to Toronto's west end to celebrate the official unveiling of the 'Jean Augustine Park'. In paying tribute to Dr Augustine, deputy mayor, Joe Pantalone, and councillor, Mark Grimes, reminded the audience that during her tenure in the House of Commons, Dr Augustine was instrumental in getting funding from the Federal Government and making a reality the Toronto Linear Park System, in particular the Mimico Linear Trail, which is adjacent to the new Jean Augustine Park. This year Augustine became the first Grenada-born person to receive Canada's highest national honour. She was among the 57 Canadians named by Governor General Michaelle Jean to receive the Order of Canada - the country's highest civilian award.