This February is #BlackHistoryMonth. We celebrate and continue to learn of the many milestones, achievements and contributions from the Black community that have shaped Canadian history. It’s also crucial to acknowledge that there is still much work to be done in dismantling anti-Black racism and oppression.
At Black Creek Community Farm, we stand committed to addressing systemic issues and fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard and valued. This work extends beyond the month of February. Anti-Black racism continues to persist, deeply ingrained in the fabric of our society, in a country built on Indigenous displacement and the exploitation of people of African descent. Our work is not merely to acknowledge an ongoing history, but to also actively address systems of anti-Black racism, and carve out spaces for self-determination, growth and Black joy.
Black joy is not merely an expression of happiness; it is an act of resistance. It centers around the vibrant celebrations, and moments of wellness and rest, for Black people despite the many layers of oppression that Black communities experience globally and daily. The emphasis on Black joy is found in the strength, the vibrant culture, the fellowship and resilience in the Black community. It uplifts and fosters a sense of hope and optimism.
BCCF wants to call you in to check out, learn about and support B3 organizations (Black-led, Black-focus, and Black-serving), listed below, that have been tirelessly doing this vital work and paving the way for a more equitable society.
Together, let us embrace the joy, celebrate the resilience, and build a future where every voice is heard and every individual is valued.
This Black History Month and beyond, let us stand united in our commitment to create a world where Black joy knows no bounds.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ORGANIZATIONS
- Africans in Partnership Against AIDS (APAA)
- AfriCan Food Basket
- Atiba Farms
- Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
- Black Creek Community Farm
- Black Creek Community Health Centre
- Black Health Alliance
- Black Outdoors
- Black Women in Motion
- BrAIDS for AIDS
- Brown Girl Outdoor World
- Lucky Bug Farms
- Sarns Farm
- Taibu Community Health Centre
- The Olive Branch of Hope
- Toronto Black Farmers and Food Growers Collective
- Ubuntu Community Collective Farm
- Wanasah: Mental Health Services for Black Youth
- Women’s Health in Women’s Hands
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
- ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities
- Black Legal Action Centre
- Parents of Black Children
LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS
- Black Daddies Club
- CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals
- Frontlines Toronto
- Jean Augustine Centre in South Etobicoke
- Ontario Black History Society
- Single Mothers Inspiring Leadership in Education (SMILE Foundation)
- Success Beyond Limits
- The Reading Partnership
- Toronto Community Benefits Network
ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS
MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
- Birchmount Community Action Council
- Caribbean African Canadian Social (CAFCAN) Services
- Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto
- Jamaican Canadian Association
- National African Integration and Families Association – Toronto