Black History Month

Join award-winning storyteller and TEDx speaker Kesha Christie for a fun-filled hour of interactive Caribbean folktales and storytelling magic! This Black History Month session will celebrate culture, creativity, and community through stories that inspire curiosity and joy in young minds.

Registered class visits welcome -- register your classroom now!

Celebrate Black History Month with two short films. King’s Court follows two young men navigating life, love, friendship, and family in Toronto. Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus presents an uplifting portrait of Montreal’s Celebrated choir. 

Nadia L. Hohn is the award-winning author of the popular Malaika series, an educator, and “artivist” who advocates for diversity in children’s literature. Nadia will explore Caribbean songs, rhymes, and games that Malaika would learn and play in her schoolyard. This interactive, lively and musical workshop features a reading of Malaika’s Costume.

Please note: classroom visit registration for this program is now full.

Clarington is inviting everyone in our community—and beyond—to celebrate, support, and experience the incredible talent and entrepreneurial spirit of Black-owned businesses at Clarington’s third annual Black Vendor Village! More than just a marketplace, Black Vendor Village is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and unity.

For more information, please visit the Municipality of Clarington website at: https://www.clarington.net/BHM.

Presented with the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham.