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Word, Sound, Power: Celebrating Black artistic expression
By Sandra McLean
February 3, 2025
10:40 am
TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2025 – 91ÑÇɫ’s annual free celebration of Black artistry, featuring student and professional performances, showcases the creativity and resilience of the Black community, and the richness of its history and culture.
Dance, music, spoken word and more will come together Wednesday, Feb. 5 for an uplifting evening at the annual . It will include remarks by Jean Augustine talking about what Black History Month signifies and its importance. Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to the Parliament of Canada, introduced the motion in the House of Commons to recognize February as Black History Month.
The theme for this year’s celebration is Past, Present, Future.
Other highlights will include:
Oscar Paterson Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mike Cado
91ÑÇÉ« R&B Ensemble
Toronto Gospel Choir under the direction of Natalie Stewart
Spoken word performance by Randell Adjei, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Ontario and author of the book, I Am Not My Struggles
Various performances by local high schools which 91ÑÇÉ« Faculty of Education Professor , the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, works with throughout the year
The event will be emceed by 91ÑÇÉ« Schulich School of Business Professor .
DAY: Wednesday, Feb. 5
TIME: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: , Accolade East Building, 91ÑÇɫ’s Keele Campus
91ÑÇÉ« is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change, and prepare our students for meaningful life and career paths. 91ÑÇÉ«'s Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91ÑÇɫ’s campus in Costa Rica offers students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs, while at the Markham Campus, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration are built into every program. 91ÑÇɫ’s new School of Medicine, the first Canadian medical school to focus on community-based primary health-care education, will welcome its first cohort in September 2028 (subject to accreditation). 91ÑÇÉ« was recently named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 14th consecutive year. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.
Media Contact: Sandra McLean, 91ÑÇÉ« Media Relations,  sandramc@yorku.ca
