The ArQuives: A Legacy of Resistance and Community (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this series, Syriah Bailey writes about iconic Black queer activists you need to know, and where you kind find their records at The ArQuives.
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Black Queer Collections at The ArQuives: A Legacy of Resistance and Community (Part 1)
The ArQuives, based in Toronto, holds a large collection of materials on Black queer activism. Syriah Bailey writes about you’ll find on their shelves.
Furnace Slaps: Listening to the Black Sonic Past
Bap! Bap! Mark Campbell explains his methodology, theory, and hopes behind his 2024 installation, Furnace Slaps.
Land, Archives, and Buried Black History
Preserving the locations of historic Black burial grounds in Ontario is important. So is documenting their existence. In this blog post, William Felepchuk writes about why.
Between the Pages: Caribbean Funeral Booklets
If you’ve attended the funeral of a Caribbean person, you may have flipped through the pages of a funeral booklet. Antoinette Seymour writes about their cultural importance.
Dr. Cheryl Thompson named new Canada Research Chair
MOBA’s very own Dr. Cheryl Thompson was named a new Canada Research Chair (CRC), a program that promotes research excellence and recognizes leaders in their fields.
Uncovering Black Canadian Sport Stories in Archives
Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana shares her strategy for combing through the archives to find treasures of Black sport histories.
Solving the Mystery of Eph Thompson, The Elephant Trainer
Author Bonnie Griffin needs our help! Over the years, Griffin has collected tons of research on Eph Thompson the elephant trainer, but one piece of the puzzle is yet to be found.
Digital Chronicles: Preserving Heritage, Empowering Futures
Learn more about the special webinar, featuring Dr. Thompson, in honour of UNESCO’S International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day).
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