Since you weren’t compelled to learn my history in school, here’s a (very summarized) rundown 👇🏽
#BlackHistoryMonth
Over half settled in Birchtown + it became the largest settlement of free Blacks in the world outside of Africa.
Novel: amazon.ca/Book-Negroes-N…
Mini Series: CBC Gem
Oh and—yes, slavery, segregation, racism and discrimination exist(ed) in Canada too.
The first documented slave actually arrived a lot sooner, in 1628. Recorded as Oliver LeJeune, he was a 6 year old boy...
You can find more of the above information + much more at the Black Cultural Centre: bccnsweb.com/web/