Black Histories and Futures Month Resources

More than 100 Queen’s and Kingston community members gathered online February 1 for the Black Histories and Futures Month opening ceremony.

The meaningful, thoughtful and celebratory event organized by the Human Rights and Equity Office at Queen’s University and Kingston community partners featured several panels on “Recognition, Justice and Development,” a moderated discussion with local Black Youth Leadership, a riveting live performance by poet, writer, and dancer Abena Beloved Green (Abena A. Tuffour), and the unveiling of a calendar of Black Histories and Futures Month events in Kingston.

One of the many creative and collaborative contributions to Black life, livingness and cultures discussed during the opening ceremony was the Black Studies Podcast at Queen’s University. To support ongoing reflections in February about the experiences global Black communities – and struggles to imagine and build a world in which all Black people are free – the producers of the Black Studies Podcast have also compiled some of the incredible books and songs addressed in their conversations with artists, activists and scholars.  

To explore the selected music, rhythms, songs, books and ideas, please visit the Black Histories and Futures Resource developed in collaboration with Arts and Science online.