Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto

Our Voices Telling Our Stories

Over 500 personal stories from 100 Black Canadian voices. Black Diasporas celebrated the rich, layered histories of Black communities in Toronto and the profound impact they’ve had on the city we share.

Over the course of 2024 year, afrOURban Inc. worked in partnership with over 100 Black Canadians, 50 story contributors, 25 interviewers, and 10 filmmakers to produce a collection of stories that provide a more nuanced understanding of Black lives, and the diversity of diasporas, that contribute to life in our city. The Museum of Toronto is excited and honoured to host these stories and films.

We invite you in to hear each other’s perspectives, and connect with the realities, experiences, and places that are important to Black Torontonians.

Photo by George Wang

Photo by George Wang

Photo by George Wang

Photo by George Wang

Photo by George Wang

Photo by George Wang

Photo by George Wang

Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto

Digital Collection

10 Tkaronto-Toronto Based film directors then selected a story they strongly identify with to create a short film. Short films were made using the approved stories. The experience of filmmakers ranged from first-time filmmakers to professionals with extensive experience.
Content Warning: Black Diasporas Tkaranto-Toronto shares a range of stories. Some are joyful, while others address more challenging subjects. The titles of the works will offer guidance as you explore the videos.

Mosques | Black Diasporas Films

irected by Yazid Mohamednur, This film documents Islamic community life centered around a mosque, sh ...

owing its integration into daily urban life. This film is part of the Black Diasporas Film Screening, a collaborative project presented by the Museum of Toronto and afrOURban Inc.

Museum of Toronto

2 months ago

There Was a Place | Black Diasporas Films

Directed by Nala Haileselassie, There was a place documents a nostalgic journey through Toronto's un ...

derground music scene, featuring black-and-white animations and handwritten notes. This film is part of the Black Diasporas Film Screening, a collaborative project presented by the Museum of Toronto and afrOURban Inc.

Museum of Toronto

2 months ago

Within | Black Diasporas Films

What does freedom look like when it is found from within? Directed by Isabel Okoro, Within Where Mi ...

racles Occur is a visually poetic short film that explores the interior landscapes of identity and liberation. Through a woman’s reflective journey, Okoro creates a cinematic space where the miracles of self-discovery and peace take center stage. This film is a meditation on the power of the Black imagination to cultivate its own sanctuary, regardless of the world outside. This film is part of the Black Diasporas Film Screening, a collaborative project presented by the Museum of Toronto and afrOURban Inc.

Museum of Toronto

2 months ago

Scotian in Toronto | Black Diasporas Films

What does it mean to be "Scotian" in the heart of Toronto? In this short film directed by Cazhhmere ...

Downey, musician Gary Beals explores the deep cultural roots of his African Nova Scotian heritage. For many in the Black community, the term "Scotian" is more than just a geographic marker—it’s a badge of honor that connects them to centuries of history, from the Black Loyalists of the 1700s to the vibrant communities of today. Through Gary’s perspective, we see how this unique identity is preserved and celebrated even hundreds of miles away from the East Coast. This film is part of the Black Diasporas Film Screening, a collaborative project presented by the Museum of Toronto and afrOURban Inc.

Museum of Toronto

2 months ago

Sahan | Black Diasporas Films

What does community taste like? In this documentary-style short directed by Yazid Mohamednur, we fo ...

llow a Muslim family through the sacred rhythms of Ramadan and the joyous celebration of Eid. Centered around the iconic Sahan Restaurant Somali Grill & Cafe, the film illustrates how food serves as a bridge between heritage and the city. It’s a story of fasting, feasting, and the enduring strength of the Somali diaspora in Toronto. This film is part of the Black Diasporas Film Screening, a collaborative project presented by the Museum of Toronto and afrOURban Inc.

Museum of Toronto

2 months ago

Homeaway | Black Diasporas Films

How do we define "home" in a digital and physical world? Directed by Will Selviz, HOMEAWAY is a vis ...

ually compelling short film that explores the fluid themes of creativity, community, and cultural identity within Toronto’s Black diaspora. Selviz uses his distinct storytelling lens to examine how we carry our heritage with us as we navigate new urban spaces, building communities that serve as both a sanctuary and a laboratory for innovation. This film is part of the Black Diasporas Film Screening, a collaborative project presented by the Museum of Toronto and afrOURban Inc.

Museum of Toronto

2 months ago

Building

The videos in this section consider the concept of building and rebuilding. Building can take many forms. For some people, it’s about entirely new constructions: lives, homes, careers, friends, or even recipes. For others, building is more of a generational or iterative process: how we construct on the past work of our ancestors, to assemble and reassemble our traditions for the present and future.

Becoming a Teacher: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes the journey of becoming a teacher. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Our First Home: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes her and her husband's first home after her wedding. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

St Christopher House: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes the St. Christopher House and its variety of communities it served. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Ontario Black Society and Canadian Negro Women s Club: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, shares her experiences with the Black History societies. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Where's the Black District: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes her encounter with an American tourist asking where the "Black District" was. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Working at Max Factor: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, talks about working at Max Factor in charge of handling paycheques. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Relationships

Which relationships are important to you and your communities? Do these relationships exist because of lineage or blood ties, or do they reflect chosen families and spaces? In these videos, the creators unpack the different connections and associations that keep us grounded — or, sometimes, hold us back. Some relationships are local, while others crisscross time, landmasses, and oceans.

Major Street Memories: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes her memory of her grandparents' and great-grandparents' house. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Family Reunions: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, descibes how her family started delving into their family history. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

A Long Distance Relationship: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, shares details of her relationship with her husband and how it felt like a long distance relationship in Scarborough. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

We Need Good Black Teachers: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes an experience running into an old student at Ribfest. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

UNIA Hall Dances: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, shares her experience with the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and its dances. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Major Street: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Faith

In these interviews, the contributors give space to the intersections between faith and communities. Faith can inhabit multiple meanings and spaces. For some, it’s about religion or spirituality. For others, faith takes another form — families, friends, traditions, neighbourhoods, or countries. Faith can be unwavering in its dedication and loyalty, or a complicated, lifelong negotiation.

Methodist Episcopal Church: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, explains how her church was such an integral part of her upbringing. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Emancipation Picnic: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes the experience at the church picnics for Emancipation Day. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

the birds in North York: Samantha's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Samantha, interviewed by Taf, enjoys the birds in North York's green spaces. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Eid at Exhibition place: Rok's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Rok, interviewed by Kwesi, describes her experience going to the Ex to celebrate Eid and worship. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Gospel Choir: Patrina's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Patrina, interviewed by Sasha, shares her experience going to church on Saturdays with her father, participating with children's choir, and helping her dad. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Church: Patrina's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Patrina, interviewed by Sasha, explains her experience going to church Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Movement

In this section, the contributors consider movement and its unique duality: to move towards something is to move away from something else. In some of these stories, movement is a state of in-between, a liminal space that exists between the old home and the new one. In others, movement is more an internal state: a fluid ability to shift identities in different spaces, for different communities.

Heritage: Zahra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Zahra, interviewed by Haiat, talks about heritage. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Heritage: Samantha's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Samantha, interviewed by Taf, talks about heritage. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Heritage: Rok's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Rok, interviewed by Kwesi, talks about heritage. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Heritage: Vivienne's Story

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Vivienne, interviewed by Nicole, talks about heritage. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Heritage: Sydney's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sydney, interviewed by Che, talks about heritage. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Heritage: Ubah's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Ubah, interviewed by Anna, talks about heritage. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Courage

Courage: the guts or inner strengths that we call on to face change. In this section, the creators examine different acts of courage. It doesn’t matter if the gesture is small and singular, or a wide-spread movement — both actions have the potential to disrupt, reject, and resist the status quo.

Convergence of Black Diasporas: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, describes prominent members of Toronto's Black community and the movement in response to the Albert Jackson incident. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

The Only Black Child in School: Sandra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Sandra, interviewed by Abigail, shares her experience literally being the only Black student in her high school at Scarborough. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Being Black in Canada and Toronto: Zahra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Zahra, interviewed by Haiat, describes an instance of experiencing Islamophobia and racism at university in Toronto, which is supposed to be "the most diverse city in the world. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

What Inspired Me to Work in Social Services: Zahra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Zahra, interviewed by Haiat, describes her experience in Lawrence Heights seeing a stark dividing line between low-income high-crime neighbourhoods and wealthy neighbourhoods fostered her interest in systemic issues and eventually a career in social services. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

My First Time Voting: Zahra's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Zahra, interviewed by Haiat, remembers voting in a Canadian election for the first time and how rewarding the experience felt. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Arriving in Canada: Samantha's Story | Black Diasporas

This interview is part of Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto, a digital mapping project documenting ...

the lived experiences, memories, and cultural geographies of Black communities across the city. In this story, Samantha, interviewed by Taf, remembers first arriving to Canada and enduring the cold. Black Diasporas Tkaronto–Toronto is co-presented by afrOURban Inc. and Museum of Toronto, featuring personal narratives across five themes — Building, Courage, Faith, Movement, and Relationship. Explore the full project and map of stories at: museumoftoronto.com #BlackDiasporas #TorontoHistory #Tkaronto #CommunityStories #MuseumOfToronto

Museum of Toronto

4 months ago

Our
Storytellers

We invite you in to hear each other’s perspectives, and connect with the realities, experiences, and places that are important to Black Torontonians. Choose a storyteller, follow their journey, and listen to their unique memories and ideas living in the city.

Zahra’s Story

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Vivienne’s Story

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Ubah’s Story

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Troy’s Story

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Telma’s Story

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Sydney’s Story

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Shirley’s Story

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Sasha’s Story

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Samantha’s Story

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Sam’s Story

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Sale’s Story

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Rosemary’s Story

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Rok’s Story

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Raquel’s Story

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Queen’s Story

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Patrina’s Story

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Omo’s Story

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Nuradin’s Story

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Nala’s Story

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Mqedani’s Story

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Monique’s Story

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Michelle’s Story

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Kwame’s Story

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Kathy’s Story

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Julien’s Story

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Jay’s Story

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Jahnelle’s Story

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Isingoma’s Story

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Ian’s Story

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Ian’s Story

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Georgina’s Story

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Gary’s Story

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Erica’s Story

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Eli’s Story

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Courage’s Story

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Cliff’s Story

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Clement’s Story

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Christine’s Story

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Chris’s Story

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Audrey’s Story

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Anton’s Story

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Anna’s Story

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Amina’s Story

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Ame’s Story

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Alvin’s Story

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Ahmed’s Story

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Adeyemi’s Story

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Abi’s Story

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More About the Project

The exhibition was co-conceptualized and developed by Museum of Toronto. We are Bria Dietrich, April Hazan, Davin Henson, Rachel Hilton, Heidi Reitmaier, Rosemary Snell, Simon Termine, Sarah Tumaliuan, and Ethelle White.

The exhibition was designed by elsonstudio.

Special thanks to: Farida Abu-Bakare, Louis Bernales, Tura Cousins-Wilson, Kholisile Dhliwayo, Sandra Githinji, Natasha Henry-Dixon, Phillip Johnson, Huy Lam, Timothy Manalo, Dylan Moore, Joseph Mpalirwa, Monica Nawanga, Vicdan Okman, Laura Robb, Dean Vukovic, George Wang, Mia Yaguchi-Chow, Anex Custom Carpentry, and Charles Street Video.

Museum of Toronto would not be possible without the generous support of Diane Blake and Stephen Smith.

Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto

Our Voices Telling Our Stories

Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto

Digital Collection

Building

Relationships

Faith

Movement

Courage

OurStorytellers

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Our
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