BlackHistoryWindsor

The Essex County Black Historical Research Society exists to investigate, preserve and promote African Canadian history in Windsor-Essex County.

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

Our friends at @detriverproject and @UWindsorHistory have an exciting symposium planned on March 31st! Participate in person or online.
https://t.co/tSvCiEG4mM

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

On this day, March 24, 1853, Mary Ann Shadd (later Cary) launched the Provincial Freeman in Windsor, becoming the first Canadian woman and first African North American woman to publish and edit a newspaper. Local events to celebrate this date and her 200th birthday have begun!

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

#OTD in 1853 the 1st issue of The Provincial Freeman was printed in Windsor. It moved to Toronto in 1854 then Chatham (1855). #DYK It had multiple editors including William P. Newman, H. Ford Douglass & Isaac Shadd, but Mary Ann Shadd was the driving force behind the newspaper.

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

At today's event we'll be joined by the artists as well as by descendants of some of the historical figures depicted on the new murals located at 920 Mercer and 400 Erie Street East. (Pictured here: mural honouring Fred Thomas, by Ed Irmen.) #BlackHistoryMonth

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

We are proud recipients of a Government of Canada investment through the Tourism Relief Fund. Thank you to @FedDevOntario and @OntSouthwest for supporting local tourism. Today at 1 p.m. we'll reveal three new murals celebrating Black history in the McDougall Street Corridor.

[Irene Moore Davis @IreneMooreDavi1]

Some wonderful Black History Month events are happening this weekend through next, Windsor-Essex! #yqg

To register for the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women “Conversations with Historic Figures” webinar:
https://t.co/GqpuEoeqHs

[Irene Moore Davis @IreneMooreDavi1]

Happening in Windsor-Essex next week! #BlackHistoryMonth #yqg

To register for the @WEtechAlliance Black History Month webinar:
https://t.co/XMp001XKje

Great opportunities at @windsorpublib, too. https://t.co/9sfKz1yltB

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

At tonight’s @ecbhrs meeting Willow Key gave a fantastic presentation about the history of the McDougall Street Corridor & urban redevelopment that pushed out residents. We also saw a preview of the walking tour & digital exhibit that has been developed to share this history.

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

Check it out today:
Rarely Seen: Art from the Amherstburg Freedom Museum at the River Bookshop
For more details about these and many other opportunities to celebrate Black History Month, visit https://t.co/QuNe19jkIG

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

Looking for something to do? There are many excellent ways to celebrate Black history around Windsor-Essex this afternoon! (1/5)

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

See them today:
Temporary exhibit at the Chimzuk Museum, honouring the life and legacy of Alton C. Parker
Going Beyond Religion: The Activism & Community Service of Black Churches in Amherstburg and Colchester, 1826-1955 temporary exhibit at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum (4/5)

[Irene Moore Davis @IreneMooreDavi1]

Very excited that @adamarenson is here in our town and presenting something thoroughly brilliant tonight at @UwindsorSoca. Can't wait to hear his talk! If you're in or around #yqg, you should, too. @ecbhrs #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistorymonth2023

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

Thank you to the major sponsors of the 2023 #BlackHistoryMonth Kick-Off: @UWindsor Office of Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility, @ArborMemorial, @WESTofWindsor, @uwinraaces, and Christina Simmons and Bruce Tucker, as well as our performing arts and reception sponsors.

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2023 Joint Windsor-Essex Black History Month Kick-Off. Thanks to our partner organizations, @windsorwestindi, @Aburgfreedom, and Black Women of Forward Action.

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

We're delighted with all the positive media coverage that surrounded the 2023 Joint Windsor-Essex Black History Month Kick-Off. Thanks to @am800cklw for this opportunity to shine a light on what #blackhistorymonth means locally. @IreneMooreDavi1 https://t.co/i2F6xbzaqh

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

Thanks to our friends at @LeddyLibrary for compiling this wonderful information! #blackhistorymonth https://t.co/SrStaEuLYj

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

We're delighted with all the positive media coverage that surrounded the 2023 Joint Windsor-Essex Black History Month Kick-Off. Thanks to @TheWindsorStar for this opportunity to shine a light on local Black history. @IreneMooreDavi1 https://t.co/mtwfi2kcJV

[BlackHistoryWindsor @ecbhrs]

We're delighted with all the positive media coverage that surrounded the 2023 Joint Windsor-Essex Black History Month Kick-Off. Thanks to @TheWindsorStar for this spotlight. https://t.co/IMmEJUGG7p @IreneMooreDavi1