BlackHistoryWindsor

@ecbhrs

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

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Joined February 2014

BlackHistoryWindsor
@ecbhrs
Mar 24, 2023
Our friends at @detriverproject and @UWindsorHistory have an exciting symposium planned on March 31st! Participate in person or online. eventbrite.com/e/presenting-t…
BlackHistoryWindsor
@ecbhrs
Mar 24, 2023
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!
BlackHistoryWindsor
@ecbhrs
Feb 23, 2023
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.
BlackHistoryWindsor
@ecbhrs
Feb 12, 2023
Looking for something to do? There are many excellent ways to celebrate Black history around Windsor-Essex this afternoon! (1/5)
BlackHistoryWindsor
@ecbhrs
Feb 3, 2023
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.