Home

Guelph Black Heritage Society celebrates Black Heritage Month

More than 25 years, Canadians have celebrated Black History Month in February following introduced by Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament.

February 2021 has been famous as Black Heritage Month at the Guelph Black Heritage Society GBHS. It is a month to celebrate contribution Black historical figures have made society celebrating the past always been focal point of Black History Month.

Francis said ” During Black Heritage Month the GBHS showcases they many ways Black people contribute to the local community”.

Official states in a press release “This month commemorates present and past accomplishments within the Black community and sets sights on a bright future.”

The GBHS is celebrating Black Heritage Month with a concert, Heritage Hall open house booths at the Guelph Farmer Market and Black Vacation Week.

Heart and Soul Campaign

Proceeds from all GBHS Black Heritage Month events will move towards the Heritage Hall Heart and Soul Campaign. GBHS is a registered charity and tax receipts will be issued for donations more than $25.

The campaign is an effort to expand GBHS programming and resources.

Lantern Ale

The Royal City Brewing Company at 199 Victoria Rd. S. Guelph is serving annual Lantern Ale.Portion of Lantern Ale proceeds are donated to GBHS.

Lantern before to and during the American Civil Ware were used as beacons by safe houses along underground railroad. A network of people assist people escape to freedom and Queens Bush settlement in Wellington County.

A portion of Lantern Ale proceeds are donated to GBHS.

Guelph Farmer’s Market

On Feb. 3 and 17 GBHS will have a booth at the Guelph Farmer Market from 8am to 1pm. People can visit the booth to learn more GBHS and purchase swag including the GBHS Lantern Brew from Lost Aviator Coffee, Cultural calendars, mugs, tea and driving tour maps of Wellington County. 

Black Vacation Week

GBHS will observe Black Vacation Week from Feb. 26 to 29.It is launched by Kween at Kween Company in efforts to create time and space fro Black individuals during Black Heritage Month.

Black Vacation Week encourage Black communities to take time for themselves to travel, eat, heal, spend time with one another.

This initiative allows for us to strive for braver space for our people during this month. 

Heritage Hall Open House

On Feb, 24 GBHS is hosting a Heritage Hall Open House from 1 -3 pm. This free event is open to public and offer a chance to learn information about GMHS has been up to including events, programming and tours.

Celebrating Black music

GBHS is hosting a concert at Royal City Church on Feb, 23. Doors open at 7 and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets in advance are $25 for adults and $15 for students

The concert features, hip hop artist J One , Shane Phillips, Singer Julian Taylor, JJ Gallo.

mehwishfayyaz2017@gmail.com

Recent Posts

FBI Atlanta: Apalache High School Shooter Colt Gary was investigated for danger

The FBI Atlanta Division Wednesday night announced it had get threat past year involving then…

3 days ago

The Bachelorette Season Finale Recap:Jenn Tran got engaged but the relationship become worse

Devin Strader and Marcus Shoberg remained as season 21 finale start however the Bachelorette moved…

3 days ago

Sony is taking Concord offline on September 6th after worse launch

Firewalk Studios will issue refunds for Concord across PC and PS5 and explore choices that…

4 days ago

Former assistant to New York governors charged with acting as agent of the chinese government

Sun acted as undisclosed agent of the Chinese government while her hubby Hu facilitated the…

4 days ago

James Darren, Teen Idol Actor in Gidget Singer and Director dies at 88

Deep Space Nine and TJ Hooker and a singer and director died Monday at Cedars…

5 days ago

What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2024? Watch hours for pharmacies, major stores

Walmart open on Labor Day? Walmart locations will be open during their regular hours on…

6 days ago