Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto

Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto presents films and archives told and created by over 100 Black Canadians. More than 500 personal narratives document the rich histories that have shaped the spaces and places of contemporary Toronto.

Visitors are encouraged to take time for intimate listening and viewing in areas throughout the show. They will discover personal stories from across multiple generations, highlighting the depth of Black history in this city and across Canada, and representing over 20 countries that represent this city’s Black diaspora. Visitors are also encouraged to share their origins if they wish, highlight moments of Toronto’s history that aren’t noted here, and identify events, organizations or even food that exists in Toronto because of Black histories.

The archive shared here, is produced in collaboration with afrOURban. The unique histories document how Toronto has been shaped by the arrival of different peoples to different neighbourhoods, and how the values, ideas and strengths of many people have been instrumental in not just populating but creating the city we live in. Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto celebrates the impact of Black Torontonians and invites you to share in this legacy and its future.

Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.