Black Canadian Historical Figures (Simple) Flashcards
Theater of Carrie Best?
Roseland Theater
Who did Carrie Best confront for the teenagers getting kicked out of the theater?
The manager of the theater
Why was Carrie Best significant in Black Canadian History?
She allowed us to realize just how much the legal system disadvantaged Black Canadians
Who was Mifflin Gibbs?
- Mifflin Gibbs was a Black entrepreneur
- Abolitionist
- First Black person elected to the Victorian City Council in British Columbia, Canada.
- He was also the 3rd Black elected official in all of North America.
- Mifflin also was the first Black person the publish a newspaper in California.
What major accomplishment did Mifflin achieve in Victoria?
Mifflin Gibbs became the first Black person on the Victorian City Council and helped break racial barriers in politics, becoming a key figure in Black Canadian history.
What day in November is important in relation to Mifflin Gibbs and how?
November 19th is celebrated as Mifflin Gibbs’ Day in Victoria, British Columbia, honoring his contributions to the Black community and his role in politics and civil rights.
What did Rosemary Brown do? * The most important thing*
Rosemary Brown was the first Black women in Canadian Parliament.
What did Rosemary Brown do?
* The second most important thing*
She was elected for the Provincial Assembly in BC in 1972.
Why was Rosemary Brown significant?
Rosemary Brown was a trailblazer that paved the way for others (Black people and/or women) to see themselves in spaces and places traditionally white dominant.
Describe Anderson Abbott’s achievements in the medical field.
Graduated in 18_ _
- Graduated with a degree of medicine in UFT in 1867
- Hospital Administrator
- Studied under Alexander Augusta, the first Black hospital administrator in the US
Describe Anderson Abbott’s family life and achievement.
- He was born in a prominent family.
- He was the first Canadian-born Black physician
Why was Anderson Abbott important?
- Anderson Abbott was a trailblazer in the fields of medicine and STEM
- Advocated for opportunity
- Showed what comes out of having the right opportunities and mentorship
What was the first notable event in Fred Christie Case’s story?
- He went to a bar (1939 Quebec) ordered drinks, but was not served because of his race.
- The police were called but nothing happened.
What was the second notable event in Fred Christie Case’s story?
- Fred Christie Case filed a civil lawsuit for $200, breached liquor licence to serve anybody.
- After losing and getting fined $20, he went to the supreme court and they said the waiter didn’t have to serve Fred.
Why was Fred Christie Case important?
- 40 years after the incident (1975) it was made clear that you couldn’t deny service for race.
- Fred highlighted the systemic racism at the time.
How was Canadian Hip-Hop before the rise of Maestro Fresh Wes?
1970’s Canadian Hip Hop was created but it was ignored because the people who created it were black
It was not very popular
How did Canadian Hip Hop change when Maestro Fresh Wes began his story?
- His 1989 song, Let Your Backbone Slide was Certified Gold.
- He helped make Canadian Hip Hop more popular
- Influenced others in Canadian Hip Hop
- Brought attention to Canadian music
- Then became known as the Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop
Jean Augustine’s 2 Careers
- Teacher
- Women’s Rights Activists
Jean Augustine’s achievements and actions
- Helped plan the first Carabana festival
- First Black women elected to the Federal House of Commons in 1993
Why was Jean Augustine important?
- Brought faith the motion to have Canada recognize Black History Month
- Advocater for Women’s Rights
- Trail Blazer
Who was Harry Winston Jerome?
- Canada’s premier sprinter in the 1960s.
- Represented Canada at the Olympics 3 times.
- Formed the Ministry of Sports in the 1970s with Trudeau Sr.
- Held multiple senior government positions.
What was Harry Winston Jerome’s significance in Canadian history?
- Earned a teacher’s degree during a time of heavy racial discrimination.
- Showed Black individuals could break records and overcome barriers.
