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Canada’s 2025 Black History Month theme, Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations

Let us remember the deep-rooted contributions of Black Canadians—past, present, and future.

More Than the Color of Our Skin: A Black History Month Reflection

Introduction

Black History Month is a time of reflection, celebration, and recognition. It is a time to honour the resilience of those who came before us, acknowledge the challenges we still face, and look toward a future built on equity and kindness. This booklet is a collection of words meant to inspire, challenge, and encourage us to see one another beyond race—to see humanity, potential, and love. Let us use this time to uplift, empower, and embrace each other in kindness. Because we are more than the colour of our skin—we are strength, brilliance, and hope.

We Carry the Light

We carry the light of those who came before us,
Whose names whispered through the centuries,
Whose footsteps pressed into the soil of struggle,
Each step igniting flames of freedom, courage, and resilience.

We are the echoes of dreams deferred but never forgotten,
The children of a thousand sunrises,
Of Harriet’s unyielding footsteps,
Of Martin’s soaring dream,
And Maya’s rising caged bird.

Black history is not confined to books or museums;
It lives in the rhythm of our laughter,
The strength of our voices,
And the unwavering determination in our souls.

We remember the fields where backs were bent, but spirits refused to break,
The streets where fists were raised and hope surged forward,
And the classrooms, stages, and courts where brilliance shattered ceilings.

This month, we honour more than achievements;
We honour the humanity that refused to be erased,
The love that endured chains,
And the hope that birthed nations.

Our history is a living testament,
A story of rising and thriving,
Of transforming pain into power,
And building bridges for future generations.

We are not just the product of the past;
We are the promise of tomorrow.
We carry the light,
We are the light,
And in unity, we shine brighter still.

Let us celebrate. Let us remember. Let us rise.

By: Crystal Young

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