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Juanita Westmoreland-Traore  — Research Starter

Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré is a notable figure in Canadian history, recognized as the first Black judge appointed in Quebec and the first Black dean of a Canadian law school. Born in 1942 to Guyanese…

Josiah Henson  — Research Starter

Josiah Henson was born into slavery in Charles County, Maryland, where he endured the trauma of witnessing his father's brutal punishment and subsequent sale. After being sold with his family at an…

John Ware  — Research Starter

John Ware was a prominent African American cowboy and rancher, renowned for his significant contributions to the cattle ranching industry in Alberta, Canada. Born into slavery around 1845 in South…

Jens Munk (explorer)  — Research Starter

Jens Munk (1579-1628) was a Norwegian explorer and naval officer known for his efforts to discover the Northwest Passage. Born in Arendal, Norway, Munk faced a tumultuous early life, marked by his…

Ferguson Arthur Jenkins  — Research Starter

Ferguson Arthur Jenkins, born on December 13, 1942, in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, is widely celebrated as one of the outstanding pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He achieved a…

Donald H. Oliver  — Research Starter

Donald H. Oliver, born on November 16, 1938, in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is recognized as a prominent lawyer and politician, notable for being the first black man to serve in the Canadian Senate. He…

Craig Kielburger  — Research Starter

Craig Kielburger is a Canadian social activist born in Thornhill, Ontario, known for his dedication to eradicating child labor and promoting social justice. At the age of twelve, he founded the…

Carrie Best  — Research Starter

Carrie Best was a pioneering figure in the civil rights movement in Canada, born on March 4, 1903, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Growing up in a context of systemic segregation, she developed a strong…