TORONTO, ON — The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) returns to Toronto this February with a series of Black History Month events celebrating Black Canadian music, culture, and legacy. Presented by Word Media Group Inc., with support from TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and the Department of Canadian Heritage, the programming brings together music, conversation, exhibitions, and film throughout the month.

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Black History Month Toronto Showcase

📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
📍 City of Toronto Archives — 255 Spadina Road, Toronto
🎟 Free admission

🔗 Event details & registration: Black History Month Toronto Showcase Tickets

The Toronto Showcase offers a full day of programming rooted in Black Canadian excellence.

Daytime Program (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Acclaimed chef, musician, and cultural ambassador Roger Mooking joins CBMA co-founder Phil Vassell for an in-depth conversation exploring storytelling, legacy, and the importance of preserving Black music history in Canada.

Evening Showcase (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

The evening features live performances from some of Canada’s most influential Black artists, including:
• Jully Black
• Tanika Charles
• Divine Brown
• Dru (In Essence)
• Liberty Silver

DJ and production support by Carl Allen.

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CBMA Black History Month Exhibit at Queen’s Park

📅 Wednesday, February 11 – Friday, February 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
📍 Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Queen’s Park
111 Wellesley Street West, Toronto

🔗 Exhibit details & tickets: CBMA’s Black History Month Exhibit Tickets, Wed, 11 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM

The CBMA has been invited to present a specially curated exhibit within the Music Room of the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, featuring installations from the CBMA, the Archives of Ontario, and Black Diasporas.

Opening Reception

📅 Thursday, February 12, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The opening includes remarks from the Lieutenant Governor, cultural partners, and poetry from Matthew Testament Jones, with live music at noon (artist to be announced).

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Film Screening: Portia White: Think on Me

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Archives of Ontario

🔗 Screening details & tickets: “Portia White: Think on Me” Film Screening at Archives of Ontario Tickets, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at 5:30 PM

The screening will be attended by filmmaker Sylvia D. Hamilton and followed by a panel discussion hosted by Mark Campbell, founder of the Northside Hip Hop Archive and Afrosonic Innovation Lab.

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National Black History Month Programming

The Toronto events connect with CBMA’s broader national programming, including a Vancouver Black History Month Showcase:

📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
📍 Vancouver, BC

🔗 Vancouver Showcase details: Black History Month Vancouver Showcase Tickets, Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 5:00 PM

“As a living archive, the CBMA continues to elevate the stories of Black Canadian musicians across generations, genres, and across the country,” says Phil Vassell, Executive Director of the Canada Black Music Archives.

🔗 Additional details and registration information: https://thecbma.com

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