Montreal

Ayanna Alleyne has spent her life volunteering in Montreal's Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood and as a Black History Month laureate in 2025, she said the work should stand for itself.

With only a handful of Black Deans in Canada and Yolande Brown Chan being the first at McGill, she’s made it her mission to help pave the way for future generations.

Centre Professionnel Alter-Natives founder psychologist Régine Tardieu-Bertheau sees through a cross-cultural approach to mental health that celebrating diversity opens possibilities.

For over half a century, Montreal’s Black Theatre Workshop has been one of Canada’s longest-running theatre companies dedicated to sharing Black stories.

Quebec Liberal MNA Frantz Benjamin said being the first Black person to hold a prominent position is an honour, but it’s also just a starting point.

Black History Month laureate Vanessa Kanga has spent her working life devoted to building a thriving arts and culture community in her Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood

For more than a century, Union United Church has been a cornerstone for Montreal’s Black community, offering not just a place to worship but also a sense of belonging.

Marie Joseph Angelique features on a new Canada Post stamp. She was an enslaved woman who was hanged in the 18th century after being charged with starting a fire in Montreal.

The Black History Month Round Table and the City of Montreal honoured its 12 laureats for 2025 in a ceremony at city hall and highlighted a diverse group of men and women throughout the region.