Jules’ Tools for Social Change: A Black History Month Booklist

Dear Reader,Welcome to this month’s edition of Jules’ Tools for Social Change, a column that features a book, author or publisher whose work deals with issues of race, gender, sexuality, ability, colonialism, economic justice, or other social justice topics.February is Black History Month, and this month, we’re showcasing a selection of books on All Lit Up by and/or about Black-identified folks. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but should provide a great starting point!’Til next time,Julia

Africadian Atlantic (Guernica Editions, 2012) is a collection of essays on Nova Scotia-born poet, playwright and literary critic George Elliott Clarke. Clarke is known for lifting up the voices of Black and African-identified writers and artists and coined the term “Africadian,” referring to African-Canadians living in or from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (an area that used to be called Acadia).

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC 

Back Talk (Roseway Publishing, 2005) is a collection of “plays of Black Experience.” Playwright Louise Delisie is a member of thecommunity George Elliott Clarke refers to as “Africadian,” and the founder and president of the Black Pioneers Acting Troupe.

If the title of da Kink in my hair (Playwrights Canada Press, 2005) rings a bell, it may be because of the TV series by the same name that aired from 2007 to 2009 on Global TV. The TV series was in fact based on this play, and the playwright, trey anthony, co-created and co-produced the show.

The Adventures of a Black Girl in Search of God (Playwrights Canada Press, 2003) was performed at Obsidian Theatre in 2002 and is described as a “beautiful and deeply moving story set in present-day Negro Creek, a 200-year-old Black community.” Playwright Djanet Sears is a Governor General’s Literary Award winner.

In What’s a Black Critic to Do II(Insomniac Press, 2011), literary critic Donna Bailey Nurse gathers writing from a variety of well-known writers that discuss race in an “ostensibly ‘post-racial’ world.” Nurse was interviewed by Sadiqua de Meijer for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts (CWILA) in 2013, and the interview is well worth a read.

Live from the Afrikan Resistance! (Roseway Publishing, 2014) brings us back to the Africadian community with a collection of spoken word poetry by Halifax’s fifth poet laureate, El Jones. These poems explore both historical and contemporary issues including racism, environmental racism, poverty and violence.

In the Black (Insomniac Press, 2012) is a mix of short fiction, poetry, dub poetry and hip-hop. This is a collection that includes contributions from Catherine Bain, George Elliott Clarke, Gayle Gonsalves, Joanne C. Hillhouse, Clifton Joseph, Dwayne Morgan, Motion, Jelani Nias (J-Wyze), Djanet Sears, Mansa Trotman, and the editor of the collection, Althea Prince. Prince has also written several other books, including The Politics of Black Women’s Hair. Many of her books are available on All Lit Up.  Interested in learning more about Black History Month? Check out these links:Ontario Black History SocietyBlack History Month at the Toronto Public LibraryBlack History Month at the National Film BoardBlack History Month: 6 Black Canadian culture makers at CBC