Distinguished Professor, UTSC: Black History and Feminist Epistemologies, Tyrrell Historical Medal winner, PI: Black People's History of Canada, Poet, Author.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined June 2011
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In light of the Ghana-sponsored resolution declaring the trafficking in Africans a crime against humanity, please go see my exhibit A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada, at the United Nations, New York City. Blessings.
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Hi y'all. Your are invited to my exhibit at the UN in NYC. Peace!
Check out my exhibit at the Adamson Estate Museum in Mississauga. A History Exposed is the first national exhibit on slavery in Canada. The Adamson stop will be the only one in the GTA. This exhibit goes on a four-year tour across Canada. mississauga.ca/arts-and-cult…
This Summer Solstice, 21 June 2025 marks the 291st anniversary of the passing of enslaved Black woman, Marie Joseph Angelique who was hanged in Montreal (in 1734) for allegedly burning down that city. Warrior woman, rest in power! Buy my book about her story-available near you.
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2025 Yellow Cedar honour books: The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey by Chad Soon & George Chiang & illustrated by Amy Qi & The Halifax Explosion: 6 December 1917, at 9:05 in the Morning by @afuacooper & illustrated by @LittleStRebecca ! @PlumleafPress
ALT A gold and white Forest of Reading Festival graphic with two book covers. Text reads: “Congratulations. 2025 Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Honour Books.”
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Reparatory Justice in the International System: Panel Discussion canadacaribbeaninstitute.org… @UWImona @UofT @CARICOMorg @CanadaFP @afuacooper
Becoming a recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia. O.N.S. Watch it on Facebook: facebook.com/share/r/157pUFs…
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Seeing my film on the big screen Saturday evening was very special. Thanks to all of you who attended. Those of you who want to view it online need to purchase the online access pass here:
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(Available until end of day tomorrow, Tuesday). #films
Happy to announce that on Weds. February 19th I was invested into the Order of Nova Scotia, the highest honour in the province, for my longstanding work as a scholar, author & community mobilizer. I'd like to thank Lt-Governor, Mike Savage, as well as my family and supporters.
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As we prepare to say goodbye to Black History Month, a reminder that we should be learning and championing the diverse histories of Black Canadians every single day, including Black Canadian Muslims who contribute and enrich our country.
A special shout out to the award-winning historian and poet Dr. @afuacooper , PhD and her brilliant daughter, award-winning author, Habiba Cooper Diallo who published a book called #BlackinSchool that shines important light on what it's like to be a young Black student.
I am so inspired by Black excellence ⭐️ embodied by the incredible people I have been privileged to meet ❤️
Happy to have attended the launch of the Angelique stamp recently in Montreal. As a historian and an author, I've worked for decades to bring her story to light. @canadapostcorp consulted with me as part of the process. Viva Angelique! #History #milestone #hangingofangelique
uregina.ca/stories/2025/02/h… Check out the first book in the series I am editing, Marie Carter’s In the Light of Dawn: The History and Legacy of a Black Canadian Community #books #canada #history
Happy to be part of the team that won the SSHRC Impact Award 2024 for collaborative and international Research. With PI Marcia Ostashewski of CBU. @SSHRC_CRSH
Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the film screening of, "Angelique." We had a great time & great discussion. Thanks to @hfxpublib and to Sydney of @kingsbookstore
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See you tomorrow 6.30pm at the Halifax Central Library for the screening of my film, "Angelique." @hfxpublib
Mark your calendars! Be there this Dec. 17th at 6.30pm with @hfxpublib #Angelique #Books #Literature
Mark your calendars! Be there this Dec. 17th at 6.30pm with @hfxpublib #Angelique #Books #Literature
Today marks the 107th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion and I'm honoured to see @nseducation using my work. #history #blackhistory #halifaxexplosion
Today is the 107th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion.
Students and teachers in grade 5-7 classrooms in Nova Scotia will be able to navigate conversations about the Halifax Explosion with the help of a new teaching guide.
ALT Title cover of book that reads “The Halifax EXPLOSION” “6 DECEMBER 1917, AT 9:05 IN THE MORNING” A poem buy Halifax’s seventh poet laureate Afua Cooper with illustrations by Rebecca Bender.
ALT An illustration of a young child who has fallen off a high chair and a photo of Viola Desmond. Text reads “Viola Davis, later Desmond, only three years old is thrown from her high chair in her parents’ home, on Gottingen St. She will live to overcome another struggle.”