This week brings us a song from space, a new commemorative stamp, confirmation that King Richard III was buried beneath a parking lot, celebrations for Black History Month and much more!

The first national anthology of poetry by African Canadians will be released in celebration of Black History Month this February. Published by Frontenac House, The Great Black North: Contemporary African Canadian Poetry features the works of over 90 poets across Canada. The poets are a diverse bunch in terms of form, history and geography. From big cities to [...]

“Freedom and a Farm.” The promise was exciting to the thousands of African-Americans, mostly runaway slaves, who were encouraged by the British to fight in British regiments against the Americans.

In the southern United States slaves were, by law, properties of their owners. Between 1840 and 1860, more than 30,000 American slaves came secretly to Canada to find freedom.

When he stepped onto Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American in the 20th century to play baseball in the major leagues.

Music historian Gary Cristall explores the history and music of a segregated, ignored, and later, demolished, community in Nova Scotia.

Music historian Gary Cristall explores the music history of emancipation songs, from “Follow the Drinking Gourd” to “Let My People Go.”

In this week’s Canadian news roundup, a beloved politician passes, a minute launches, and Lily of the Mohawks gets canonized in Rome. It’s Canada Soup!

The new Heritage Minute tells the story of Richard Pierpoint, a black Loyalist and hero during the War of 1812.

For Black History Month, we’re highlighting the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, the first choir in Canada to actively promote Afrocentric music. Discover its history and music after the jump!

This week, take a stroll down memory lane with the Queen, census data is released, the Canada Reads winner is announced, and hockey is compared to a comic book.

Meet opera superstar, Measha Brueggergosman. Her powerful voice has earned her passionate devotees and international recognition. Listen to her sing Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” after the jump.