Black History Month February 16 2016

Let's celebrate black history month this through buttons! A great way to show recognition towards current and past African Canadians that make and have made great contributions in art, culture, public service, politics and human rights.

Toronto itself has so many talented musicians that contribute to music history while helping Toronto's reputation grow stronger.

Drake whom was given a key to the city a few days ago, also helped host one of the most important sports events this weekend here in Toronto; the NBA all-star games. It attracted so many tourists including all sorts of celebrities and gave our residents opportunities to participate in local events and entertainment.

The Weeknd whom was nominated for 7 Grammys, preformed and brought home a Grammy for Best R&B Performance.

Rapper Shad (not originally from Toronto) took over Q on CBC Radio in 2015, and is still  somehow finding the time to create music.

21 year old Andre De Grasse  a GTA born athlete has been claimed to be the fastest man in Canada and won the 2015 Pan Am 100m and 200m.

Willie O’ree from fredericton, was the first black player in the NHL with the Boston bruins in 1957-58.

George Dixon also known as “Little Chocolate” from Halifax, was the first black world boxing champion in any weight class and first ever Canadian born boxing champion.

Also a reminder on an interesting article that came out a couple years ago on Albert Jackson, a child slave who fled to Canada on the underground railroad was to become the city of Toronto’s first black letter carrier in 1882.

Thanks to those important brave figures from the past, we have all kinds of young talented people shaping and making our future!