There is a rich history of people of African descent within Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent and many active community organizations and projects dedicated to preserving this vital history.
Leddy Library and its Archives and Special Collections have worked in collaboration with the Essex County Black Historical Research Society and Willow Key (MA History) to create North Star: A Portal for Black History in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. This portal serves as an entry point and guide through this rich and enduring history, providing suggested resources and recommendations for those looking to explore significant locations, communities, events, historical eras, and individuals integral to Ontario’s Black History.
Leddy Library and its Archives and Special Collections have worked in collaboration with the Essex County Black Historical Research Society and Willow Key (MA History) to create North Star: A Portal for Black History in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. This portal serves as an entry point and guide through this rich and enduring history, providing suggested resources and recommendations for those looking to explore significant locations, communities, events, historical eras, and individuals integral to Ontario’s Black History.
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