Black History In Canada Does Not Happen By Accident
SpeakUP! International Inc.August 18, 202600:43:44

Black History In Canada Does Not Happen By Accident

Black History Month in Canada feels permanent now, but it was never guaranteed. We talk with Rosemary Sadlier, researcher, author, and longtime leader with the Ontario Black History Society, about the unglamorous, determined work it took to move Black History Month from community celebration to national recognition. She walks us through the reality of advocacy before social media: missed deadlines, long-distance calls, mailed letters, and the patience to keep pushing even when no one replies.

If you care about African Canadian history, anti-racism education, or how public change actually gets made, her story lands hard.

0:09 Introducing Rosemary Sadlier’s Work
2:55 Roots Of Black History Month
6:06 The Push To Go National
11:11 Emancipation Day Takes 25 Years
14:05 Why August 1 Matters
17:22 The ROM And Community Accountability
20:50 Who DEI Work Is For
23:15 A Racism Wake-Up Call In Quebec
28:40 Writing Books That Teach Early
32:48 Faith, Service, And Curriculum Gaps
36:21 Awards And Public Recognition
38:05 Three Gems For New Educators
40:07 Gratitude, Hope, And Closing
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