The City of Ajax is ready to honor Black Historical past Month (BHM) with a pretty lineup of occasions all through February, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians whereas fostering inclusivity and consciousness.
The 2025 Black Historical past Month Occasion Calendar showcases an array of cultural, instructional, and inventive occasions designed to have interaction residents, companies, and neighborhood organizations. These occasions purpose to spotlight the richness of Black historical past and tradition whereas addressing modern points and envisioning a extra inclusive future.
Mayor Shaun Collier emphasised the importance of the observance, stating, “February’s Black Historical past Month celebrations present a possibility to amplify the voices of Black Canadians, replicate on their affect, and foster understanding and inclusion in our numerous neighborhood.”
Key Occasions in Ajax’s 2025 Black Historical past Month Calendar
- The Subsequent Ten: 18th Annual Black Historical past Month Celebration
February 1 & March 1, 4 p.m. | J. Clarke Richardson, 1355 Harwood Ave. N. A neighborhood gathering that appears forward to the following decade of progress. - Durham Area’s 2025 Black Historical past Month Celebration
February 5, 5:30–8 p.m. | Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Rd.
A regional occasion recognizing Black excellence throughout numerous sectors. - Circle of Pleasure
February 8, 12–6 p.m. | Ajax Neighborhood Centre, 75 Centennial Rd.
An inclusive and family-friendly neighborhood gathering. - BlackLit Durham Literary Showcase: Hear the Youth Communicate
February 19, 6:30 p.m. | St. Francis Centre for Neighborhood, Arts and Tradition, 78 Church St. S.
A showcase that includes the highly effective voices of younger Black writers. - TIFF Ajax Movie Circuit Presents Sing Sing
February 21, 7 p.m. | St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S.
Screening of a critically acclaimed movie exploring themes of justice and resilience. - tenth Annual Trying Again Into the Future Convention
February 22, 1–5 p.m. | St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S.
A discussion board centered on historical past and the trail ahead. - Black Historical past Month Trivia Night time
February 27, 6–7:30 p.m. | Ajax Neighborhood Centre, 75 Centennial Rd.
An interesting and academic trivia evening celebrating Black historical past. - Josephine: A Musical Cabaret
February 28, 7 p.m. | St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S.
A theatrical tribute to the legendary Josephine Baker.
Variety, Fairness & Inclusion Officer Yasmyn Belle highlighted the significance of BHM, stating, “It is a probability to honor Black leaders and innovators whereas partaking in collective studying to attain fairness.”
As a part of the month-long celebrations, the Pan-African flag—symbolizing the African diaspora—will fly at Pat Bayly Sq. from February 1 to February 7. Ajax, acknowledged as essentially the most racialized neighborhood in Durham Area, stays dedicated to addressing systemic racism by means of initiatives such because the Ajax Anti-Racism Process Power.
Residents can entry a usually up to date record of occasions at ajax.ca/BHM and submit extra occasions by contacting range@ajax.ca.
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