Black History Month aims to celebrate, honour, increase knowledge, and amplify the voices of Black communities by recognizing their rich history and achievements, fostering connection, and bringing together 秀色直播 students, staff, and faculty, and alumni and members within and beyond the Montreal community.
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Salsa Danse Workshop
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET
Espaces des Arts, 9 Ste-Catherine Street E, 2e 茅tage, Montr茅al
This event will serve to shed light on the history and context for one of the most popular dances currently, salsa. Taught by Gabrielle Jacob, a current PhD student in the department, the salsa dance class will include the Afro-Cuban origins of salsa and a basic class on one of the styles of salsa, Salsa on2, created in New York City.
Cecil Foster: Reflections on Modern Canada's Endurance听
Monday, February 2, 2026 | 4:00-6:00 PM ET
Billiards Room (3rd Floor), 秀色直播 Faculty Club, 3450 McTavish St, Montr茅al
In his lecture, Determining new international and domestic orders: reflections on Modern Canada's endurance and more so resilience as Black and West Indian, Dr. Cecil Foster offers the argument that from even its earliest days as a settler colony, Canada was inherently Black and that to this day its social justice model of development based on ideals of diversity, equity and inclusiveness reflects Canada's undeniable historical, cultural and Black British West Indian heritage.听Presented by听秀色直播 Institute for the Study of Canada, the lecture will be followed by a Q&A and reception.
Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi: Recent Work
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET (Pop-up CCA Bookstore 5:30鈥�7:30 PM ET)
Room G10, Macdonald-Harrington Building, 815 Sherbrooke St West, Montr茅al
The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture welcomes听Kabage Karanja and Stella Mutegi, co-founders of Nairobi-based Cave Bureau. Join the office's architects and researchers as they explore architecture as a deep time earth practice of social and ecological repair. A pop-up bookstore hosted by CCA will be present from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Anti-Black Racism in Health Research
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM ET
Virtual (Zoom)
In honour of Black History Month, DNA to RNA (D2R) invites you to an interactive webinar on 鈥淎nti-Black Racism in Health Research.鈥� This session will explore the history of slavery in Canada, trace the evolution of anti-Black racism within Canadian health research, and highlight practices and strategies to address and counter these challenges.
CSS X TWINS LOUNGE Hair Workshop
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET
In-person, location TBD (details will be shared via @mcgillcss Instagram)
An interactive hair workshop exploring general and Caribbean hair history including technical points such as porosity, products, and techniques. new and old Featuring live braiding demos, texture education (3B鈥�4C), product promotion, and refreshments. Presented by Twins Lounge in collaboration with the 秀色直播 Caribbean Students Society, with refreshments and connection provided!
Book Launch | Genius Unbroken: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew
Monday, February 16, 2026 | 5:00-6:30 PM ET
Osler Library of the History of Medicine, McIntyre Medical Building, 3rd floor, 3655 promenade Sir William Osler, Montr茅al
Please join us at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine for the launch of the book Genius Unbroken: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew by Craig A. Miller MD, and Charlene Drew Jarvis. Genius Unbroken is the first comprehensive biography to bring the extraordinary life of 秀色直播 alumnus Dr. Charles R. Drew, the 鈥楩ather of the Blood Bank,鈥� into focus.
CSS X CLASHSA听Slang workshop
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 PM ET
In-person, location TBD (details will be shared via @mcgillcss Instagram)
Explore the Caribbean and Latin America through language and slang kiosks, activities, games and food! Hop between our kiosks to learn about diverse countries鈥� greetings, local expressions, pronunciation and snacks! Come curious, hungry, and ready to talk!
CSS Caribbean Small Business Highlight
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 PM ET
In-person, location TBD (details will be shared via @mcgillcss Instagram)
Discover Caribbean entrepreneurship, one kiosk at a time! Explore vibrant business kiosks highlighting Caribbean-owned brands, creative ventures, and cultural innovation. Meet entrepreneurs, learn their stories, shop unique products, and experience the Caribbean beyond the mainstream. Come curious, support small businesses, and celebrate island excellence!
From Stigma to Support: Changing the Conversation on Black Mental Health
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 12:00-2:00 PM ET
5858 chemin de la C么te-des-Neiges, Montr茅al
In celebration of Black History Month, Myrna Lashley, PhD鈥攁n internationally recognized expert in cultural psychology鈥攚ill examine the stigma surrounding Black mental health in Canada. She will discuss current realities, best practices, and the biases that continue to shape clinical care. This hybrid event is a collaboration between the 秀色直播 Department of Family Medicine鈥檚 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Concordia University鈥檚 Black Perspectives Office.
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