All posts on February, 2026

This year marks 30 years since Black History Month was officially recognized and commemorated in Canada. That milestone was not given to us, nor was it handed over freely. It was fought for, advocated for, and won through courage, persistence, and conviction. As members of the Black community, and as people of faith, we understand that remembrance is sacred. Scripture calls us to remember those who came before us, to honour their faithfulness, and to pass their stories on to the next generation. As Psalm 78:4 reminds us, “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next …

Truth will always be truth regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance. Hard truths add credibility rather than diluting the message. February is here. No need to start Black History by talking about slavery. We need to change the narratives. We need to look at our own histories and tell our own stories. As long as the lions have no historians, it will be the exploits of the hunter that will be celebrated, rather than the bravery of the lions (Chinua Achebe) . However, if our story is to be told then it must be told in one accord. …