by Manny | Aug 1, 2025 | Canada, History, Thoughts
August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada, when slavery was officially abolished across the British Empire in 1834. I see this day not just as history, but as a reminder that resilience and resistance built the foundations we stand on. It’s personal and...
by Manny | Jun 19, 2025 | History, Thoughts
Reflecting on Freedom, Resilience, and the Work of Henry Louis Gates Jr. The power of history, media, and public knowledge helps shape our futures, and Juneteenth is a reminder of that across borders. I find myself reflecting each year on its significance, not just in...
by Manny | Jan 26, 2025 | History, Thoughts
As a Canadian of Black descent, I never learned about the Tuskegee Airmen in school, but their story is a remarkable chapter in Black history that deserves recognition and remembrance. These brave African American pilots and support personnel played a crucial role in...
