February is Black History Month! Not only are we celebrating the Black community, but we are also taking the time to celebrate and recognize the International Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024).
This year, we’re showcasing books and movies that promote Black friendship, family, relationships, and love. All these resources are created by or highlight the Black community and all its different facets. You will also find a list of podcasts as well as events happening in the city of Ottawa. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Black History and Black communities this month and every month!
English Books
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The pretty one : on life, pop culture, disability, and other reasons to fall in love with me
- More than enough : claiming space for who you are (no matter what they say)
- What the Fireflies Knew (eBook)
French Books
DVDs
- Insecure
- Moonlight
- Pousse-Pousse [en français]
- Fresh-Prince of Bel-Air
- Abouna [en français]
Streaming Films
Books available from our partner libraries
- Black girls must die exhausted
- You should see me in a crown
- It’s not all downhill from here
- Honey girl
- Take a hint, Dani Brown
-
Quand il fait triste Bertha chante [en français]
Local events
- Afro ethnicity / Afro ethnicité (February 5th, 2023) - 101 Clarence St. 101 Clarence Street Ottawa, ON
- Afroconnect gala (February 10th, 2023) - 120 University Private Ottawa, ON
Podcasts
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Les yayas [en français]
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En face de toi [en français]
- Melanin next level
- Noire et Femme [en français]
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Thé Noir podcast [en français]