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SUMMARY:Black History Month 2026 Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month 2026\nTheme: Empowered Voices\, Endless Possibilities: 200 years of Living History  \n  \n\n\n\n\nDate\nEvent Title\nEvent Time\nProgram Description\nLocation & Address\nRegistration & Tickets\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, Jan 30\nBlack Celebration Night for Primary Trust\n8pm performance\, post-show reception\n\nReception & artist talk after the show.  \n\n \n\nGrand Theatre\, 471 Richmond St  \n\n \n\n$29.95 community priced tickets available from Jan 20-30. Promo code: COMMUNITYMAITAI  \n\n \n\n\nTuesday\, Feb 3\nLondon Chamber of Commerce Black History Month Event\nTBD\n\nFor more event details visit www.business.londonchamber.com/events  \n\n \n\nTBD  \n\n \n\nDrop in  \n\n \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb 7\nBlack History Month Opening Celebration\n1-4pm\n\nWe look forward to you joining us for the annual Black History Month Opening Celebration. View\, learn and network with various cultural groups and service providers while enjoying delicious food. Keynote speaker Dr. Nicole Kaniki. Tap Dance Duo Nadine Phillip and Andrea Levi\, Milec Joshua Williams\, Ibukun Kolapo\, Aqil Melchoir and the Black Graduation Coach Kaitlyn St. Rose. Musical guest Helen Hibbert.  \n\n \n\nMuseum London\, 421 Ridout St.\, N.  \n\n \n\nFree.  \n\n \n\n\nThursday\, Feb 12\nEmpowered Voices\, Bold Leadership: Building Community Impact Together\n4-6pm\n\nA Joint Black History Month Event by Pillar Nonprofit Network & London Black Heritage Council. Discussion will focus on leadership pathways\, volunteering\, board development\, membership access\, and community connection.  \n\n \n\nInnovation Works\, 201 King St\, London ON  \n\n \n\nRegistration info TBD. Visit www.pillarnonprofit.ca/events for more information  \n\n \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb 14\nFamily Celebration\n10am-1pm\n\nJoin us for a celebration of Black history and culture through stories\, music\, art and more! Enjoy live performances and light refreshments. Presented by the London Black Heritage Council in partnership with London Public Library\, London Police Services and the City of London.  \n\n \n\nLibrary Commons\, Central Library\, 251 Dundas St  \n\n \n\nFree. All are welcome.  \n\n \n\n\nTuesday\, Feb 17\nLondon Chamber of Commerce – Business After 5\n8-9:45am\n\nBlack businesses are encouraged to participate. For more information\, visit www.business.londonchamber.com/events/details/2026-february-business-after-5-1641  \n\n \n\n244 Pall Mall Street\, London\, ON N6A 5P6  \n\n \n\nFree to members. $25.00 per person for future members. $185.00 for exhibitor table.  \n\n \n\n\nWednesday\, Feb 18\nLewis Coray Trailblazer Award Ceremony\nTBD\n\nAll community members are invited to attend this important evening to honour the legacy and memory of Sgt. Lewis Coray\, the first Black officer hired by the London Police Service. The annual Trailblazer Award continues to celebrate his contribution to policing and to the London community.  \n\n \n\nDouble Tree by Hilton\, 300 King St.  \n\n \n\nTicket cost TBD. Visit www.londonpolice.ca/community/youth-programs/lewis-coray-trailblazer-award for more information  \n\n \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb 21\nAfrican Festival\n5pm\n\nEthnocultural festival  \n\n \n\nTBD  \n\n \n\nTBD  \n\n \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb 21\n14th Annual Heritage Fair & London’s Bicentennial “Honouring the Past Celebrating the Present: Here’s to 200 More”\n10am-3pm\n\nVisit the London Heritage Council’s table at the Annual Heritage Fair. Celebrate\, explore and reconnect with London’s rich history and heritage. In partnership with The London Heritage Council and the City of London Culture Services Division.  \n\n \n\nLibrary Commons\, Central Library\, 251 Dundas St  \n\n \n\nFree. All are welcome.  \n\n \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb 21\nWe’ve Come This Far By Faith\n3pm-5:30pm\n\nMusic by London Kids Community Gospel Choir\, Clairmont Humphrey & Kevin Hane. With Guest Speakers Pastor Sandie Thomas & Pastor Steve Green. Event Sponsored by the Deanery of London.  \n\n \n\nHoly Trinity Anglican Church\, 189 Main St. Lucan  \n\n \n\nFree. All are welcome.  \n\n \n\n\nSaturday\, Feb 28\nBlack History Month 2026 Closing Ceremony\n1-4:30pm\n\nJoin us for the grand finale of Black History Month\, hosted by the London Black Heritage Council and London Public Library. This event will be a vibrant celebration of Black culture and talent\, showcasing an array of performances by Black artists across multiple genres\, including dance\, spoken word\, singing and more. Following the performances\, enjoy a reception featuring delicious cuisine from a local Black-owned restaurant. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of Black heritage and community as we close out Black History Month in style!  \n\n \n\nWolf Performance Hall\, Central Library\, 251 Dundas St  \n\n \n\nwww.lpl.ca/events/black-history-month-2026-closing-ceremony  \n\n \n\n\n\n\nSave The Date\n\n\n\nDate\nEvent Title\nEvent Time\nProgram Description\nLocation & Address\nRegistration & Tickets\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, Mar 8\nEssence & Culture Awards\n3:30-7:30pm\n\nCocktails 3:30-4:30pm. Awards ceremony 4:30-7:30pm  \n\n \n\nWolf Performance Hall\, Central Library\, 251 Dundas St  \n\n \n\nTicket information TBD. Visit lpl.ca/whats-on for more information  \n\n \n\n\n\nCommunity Partners & Sponsors: London Public Library\, Museum London\, London Heritage Council\, Innovation Works\, Chamber of Commerce\, CCFL\, Boréal\, Grand Theatre\, Luso\, Pillar Nonprofit Network\, Providence .
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SUMMARY:Black History Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:Western acknowledges and celebrates Black History Month 2026\, encouraging the campus and London community to listen\, learn and participate in events. \nThis year\, the theme for Black History Month is Black Joy\, Glory and Reclamation. This theme invites us to celebrate moments of Black joy\, recognize the glory of Black excellence and reclaim narratives that affirm Black identity. Reflect on how Black communities have shaped history and continue to advocate for a future rooted in equity\, justice and belonging. \nAt Western\, we’re directly collaborating with students and the community\, ensuring Black stories\, experiences and legacies are centred in our programming. \nThe Office of Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to host events throughout February. Join us as we honour the vibrancy\, achievements and resilience of the Black community at Western! \nSee full event details
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