Watch as a young boy traces his roots through the stories his grandmother shares with him about the events that shaped their cultural heritage with Black Soul, one of Kingston's 2022 Movies in the Square picks. You can also stream it for free through the National Film Board! Then, read these books for kids celebrating Black culture, history, and joy.
Africville by Shauntay Grant
A young girl visits Africville in Halifax, Nova Scotia and imagines what the community was like many years ago.
Dear Black Girls by Shanice Nicole
Celebrates the uniqueness of Black girls and reminds young readers that they all deserve to be loved just the way they are.
Hey Black Child by Useni Eugene Perkins
An empowering story that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals.
Meet Viola Desmond by Elizabeth MacLeod
Learn about the inspiring life of Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer!
