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Isaac Phills, World War I soldier and Order of Canada recipient; William A. White, chaplain of No. 2 Construction Battalion in the Canadian Army in World War I; Three Black Nova Scotians served in the American Civil War in the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry: Hammel Gilyer, Samuel Hazzard, and Thomas Page. [1]
Lincoln Alexander, first Black Member of Parliament in Canada, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; Toya Alexis, R&B/pop singer and Canadian Idol season 1 finalist; Aisha Alfa, actress and comedian; Ismaila Alfa, radio host; Thom Allison, actor; Jean Alfred, first Black Canadian member of the National Assembly of Quebec; Lillian Allen, dub poet
Kay Livingstone. Kathleen "Kay" Livingstone, née Jenkins (October 13, 1919 – 1975) was a Canadian social activist, actor and broadcaster. In 1973, her efforts led to the first National Congress of Black Women of Canada.
This list of famous African American women to know in 2024 includes singers, actors, athletes, entrepreneurs, politicians and more inspiring modern Black women.
These quotes by notable Black people—from celebrated authors to award-winning actors to renowned public figures—reflect their determination, achievements, wisdom, and the mantras they used or ...
To mark the occasion, we've collected a list of powerful Black History Month quotes from activists, icons, orators and famous figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm, Rosa ...
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She was the first Black Canadian woman to serve as a federal Minister of the Crown and Member of Parliament. Prior to entering politics in 1993, Jean Augustine had a career in education. [ 1 ] She enrolled in Toronto Teachers’ College, graduating with an Ontario teaching certificate in 1963.