The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) is a registered Canadian charity, dedicated to the study, preservation and promotion of Black History and heritage. The Society aims to encourage public interest in Black History through the:

• Recognition and documentation of the contributions of peoples of African descent and their collective histories, past and present, through education, research and collaboration
• Development and support of educational initiatives and exhibits
• Inclusion of Black History material in school curricula

Current events:

NEW: #BlackedOutHistory. Please share

Only 13 pages remained. To demand change, use #BlackedOutHistory.

#BlackedOutHistory Interview on Global News with Natasha Henry

Interview on Breakfast Television with Mawuli Chai

NEW Sign up for the Leaders of Tomorrow High School Conference

Donate to our Museum Fund
Virtual Museum Lecture Series - Ontario's Racially Segregated Schools w/ Natasha Henry
AGM Notice: OBHS Members and supporters, please join us for our Annual General Meeting on November 9th, 2020. Registration is required 
2020 OBHS Emancipation Day- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuOB84-tqRs
June 11, 2020 Black Community Calls for Real Action on Addressing Anti-Black Racism
NEW:  June 2, 2020- For Immediate Release: A Message of Solidarity and a Call to Action
COVID-19 Update- During this difficult time, the OBHS remains committed to the well-being of our
community.  Our office remains closed & all of our planned events are postponed until further notice.  Follow our Twitter feed for updates - @obhistory. We remain an email away - admin@blackhistorysociety.ca
Exploring our Culinary Roots: African-Canadian Foodways Then and Now
Gallery - 2020 Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch
 2020 OBHS BHM Kick-Off Brunch
NEW Videos - Our Featured Collection - African-Canadian Founders, Innovators and Entrepreneurs.  Please #ShareTheirStory a partnership with the OBHS, Ryerson University and the Rella Braithwaite Foundation

 2019 Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch Gallery
 2019 Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch Gallery 2
2019 Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch
On Emancipation Day, musician Dan Hill opens up about his parents' legacy
Photography Exhibit explores forgotten wave - Atlantic. CTVnews
Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Joey Hollingsworth at the BHM Kick-Off Brunch CBC article click here
2018 Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch
A Freedom Seeker's Toronto - Celebrating the Life of Cecilia Jane Reynolds

• Visit us on Twitter @obhistory for Upcoming events!