Celebrate Black History Month
TVO is committed to amplifying Black voices and perspectives. This month, we're shining a light on works from Black storytellers whose creativity and vision continue to inspire and educate.
Celebrate Black History Month
TVO is committed to amplifying Black voices and perspectives. This month, we’re shining a light on works from Black storytellers whose creativity and vision continue to inspire and educate.
Pivotal Moments and Movements
Discover how Black creativity and innovation have shaped the world.
How Hip Hop Changed the World
This landmark series chronicles the untold stories of struggle, triumph, and resistance in Black America, all through the lens of rap music. Watch now.
Black Liberation Movements
How did Pan-African thought spread through North America in the twentieth century? The Agenda speaks with historian Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey. Watch now.
Sunny’s Quest: Meet Ad'Ria
This 8-year-old Carnival princess and book author is from Scarborough. She talks about Trinidad & Tobago and showcases her love of Soca. Watch now.
Postcolonial Literary Theory
Strengthen critical thinking skills with this Grade 12 learning resource, which explores literature shaped by the impacts of colonialism. Watch now.
Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy
This documentary follows the journey of a Ugandan-Canadian filmmaker as he explores the origins of Caribbean carnival. Watch now.
Black History with Xavier Riddle
Enjoy these informative adventures with influential Black figures like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Jesse Owens, and others. Watch now.
(MIS)Treated, a TVO Today podcast
Much of gynaecology was built on surgical experiments conducted on enslaved African women. These procedures were done by Doctor James Marion Sims, who has been called the “father of modern gynaecology.” Listen to the full series.
WARNING: The following podcast deals with sensitive subject matter including discussions of physical abuse and slavery. Please listen and watch with care.
Pivotal Moments and Movements
Discover how Black creativity and innovation have shaped the world.
How Hip Hop Changed the World
This landmark series chronicles the untold stories of struggle, triumph, and resistance in Black America, all through the lens of rap music. Watch now.
Black Liberation Movements
How did Pan-African thought spread through North America in the twentieth century? The Agenda speaks with historian Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey. Watch now.
Sunny’s Quest: Meet Ad'Ria
This 8-year-old Carnival princess and book author is from Scarborough. She talks about Trinidad & Tobago and showcases her love of Soca. Watch now.
Postcolonial Literary Theory
Strengthen critical thinking skills with this Grade 12 learning resource, which explores literature shaped by the impacts of colonialism. Watch now.
Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy
This documentary follows the journey of a Ugandan-Canadian filmmaker as he explores the origins of Caribbean carnival. Watch now.
Black History with Xavier Riddle
Enjoy these informative adventures with influential Black figures like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Jesse Owens, and others. Watch now.
(MIS)Treated, a TVO Today podcast
Much of gynaecology was built on surgical experiments conducted on enslaved African women. These procedures were done by Doctor James Marion Sims, who has been called the “father of modern gynaecology.” Listen to the full series.
WARNING: The following podcast deals with sensitive subject matter including discussions of physical abuse and slavery. Please listen and watch with care.
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Support TVO's commitment to sharing stories that reflect the ambitions, perspectives and history of the Black community. Your contribution will help us continue to deliver powerful programming and learning resources.
Make a donation to TVO
Support TVO's commitment to sharing stories that reflect the ambitions, perspectives and history of the Black community. Your contribution will help us continue to deliver powerful programming and learning resources.
Lasting innovations and communities
Learn how Black resilience is a core part of our shared cultural history.
Play it Loud! How Toronto Got Soul
Featuring beloved singer Jay Douglas, this TVO Original documentary tells the little-known story of how Jamaican music became part of Canadian culture.
Syncopated Rhythms
Learn about syncopation in music. This Grade 4 learning resource highlights Calypso music, which began in Trinidad and Tobago before spreading through the West Indies.
TVOkids Backyard
beats
In this episode of Backyard Beats, Joy Lapps visits with her steelpan, an instrument originating in the Caribbean. Then, Monica builds her own craft-strument so she can play along.
Differences Between Communities
Watch a video feature in this Grade 6 learning resource that spotlights the historical contributions of Black immigrants in Toronto’s Bathurst Street neighbourhood.