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5 Artists 1 Love
5 Artists 1 Love is a Black History Month celebration that honours the creative vibrancy within Edmonton’s Black communities. This collective features Diana Ohiozebau, who designed the artwork for the BHM merchandise at NorQuest.
5 Artists 1 Love - Joyful Noise
“Joyful Noise” explores songs and genres that inspire Joy and looks at amazing music birthed from struggle. Sing along to those favourites that put a smile on your face or take in new songs from around the globe. This immersive experience always entertains!
AfroQuiz 2024
AfroQuiz is an annual Jeopardy-style quiz competition for kids of all ages, celebrating the rich history and achievements of people of African and Caribbean descent around the globe.
Black Canadian Women in Action - BHM Brunch
This event features a past NorQuest BHM presenter, Dr. Miriam Sekandi!
Black History Month events in Edmonton
Check out a listing of BHM events around the city during the month of February.
CBC Black History Month Showcase
Congress of Black Women of Canada - Edmonton Chapter: Black History Month 2024 Event
CTV News - Royal Canadian Mint honours Black History Month by recognizing Amber Valley settlers
New this year, a coin honouring the settlers of Amber Valley, Alberta is available from the Royal Canadian Mint.
Edmonton Arts Council - Celebrating Black History in St. Albert
Edmonton Public Library - Black History Month resources and links
Feed the Soul Dining Week (February 2-11, 2024)
Feed the Soul Dining Week is as a city-wide event hosting 13 restaurants, retail, home-based and online stores participating across Edmonton. Our goal is to display the city’s diverse Black-owned food scene and, present to Edmontonians, the positive influence the African Diaspora has on the culinary industry of the city.
MacEwan University - Black History Month events
National Black Coalition of Canada - Edmonton: Black History Month 2024 event listing
University of Alberta Black History Month: Andrea A. Davis
Dr. Andrea A. Davis will give a talk on her recent book, Horizon, Sea, Sound: Caribbean and African Women's Cultural Critiques of Nation.
University of Alberta Black Students' Association 2024 BHM Gala: Journey Through Time: Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence
The UABSA will be hosting a Black History Month (BHM) Gala dedicated to celebrating BHM. We welcome Black students, allies, and esteemed members of the Edmonton community to share in this celebration.
Under the theme "Journey Through Time: Celebrating 5 Years of Excellence in UABSA," this gala aims to pay homage to the visionary creators who founded UABSA. Moreover, it spotlights the ongoing contributions of today's Black students, who, through their endeavors, continue to shape and define the history of the Black community at the University of Alberta.
When African Women Talk - Black History Month Gala 2024
The Black History Month Gala, hosted by "When African Women Talk," is an extraordinary celebration of Black excellence, resistance, resilience, and activism. This year's theme amplifies the historical and ongoing struggles, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals and communities. It is an opportunity to honor the movements, leaders, and events that have shaped Black history while encouraging ongoing efforts toward justice and equality.

New this year is BHM merchandise available at The Core (the NorQuest College bookstore) starting February 1, 2024.

Merchandise being sold includes postcards made by students at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre's printmaking program ($2.50), tote bags ($15), and mugs ($20).

Proceeds from sales will go towards a SHINE bursary for Afro-Black-Caribbean students.

The artwork below is featured on each of these items and was created by Edmonton artist Diana Ohiozebau.

Students in two of NorQuest's Business Communications classes created infographics as part of a Community Service Learning project during the month of February. Participants' goal was to inform and educate people about Black History Month in general, as well as advertise specific events.

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