Black History Month

Officially recognized and first celebrated in February 1996, Black History Month honours the histories, contributions, and legacies of people of African descent in Canada. Every February, Canadians are encouraged to take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the various ways that people of African descent have contributed to all facets of Canadian life and society.  

Black History Month is an important time to reflect on both the history and ongoing contributions of Black communities, on campus and beyond. Stay tuned for details on how Durham College will be celebrating Black History Month. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about Black history in avenues relevant to your life and study, to support Black-owned businesses, and to uplift Black members of the community.  

Durham College (DC) is also committed to providing an inclusive and respectful learning and working environment. Here are some resources on and off campus to help all of us connect to and learn more about Black History Month and Black Canadian History, as well as our rights and responsibilities in creating a campus community free of harassment, discrimination and hate:   

Internal Durham College Sources: 

• DC Library Resources: (https://ocul-it.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01OCUL_IT:DURHAM&collectionId=81265669780005160&lang=en) 

External Sources: 

• About Black History Month: (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html) 

• Black Canadians: (https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/black-canadians)