By Emily Stonehouse Black History Month is recognized over the month of February, and has been across the country since 1995. In 1978, the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) was established. Its founders presented a petition to the City of Toronto to have February formally proclaimed as Black History Month, with the first proclamation put in place the following year. Over the years, various provinces began adding celebrations during the month …
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