Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat
For those who are into documentaries and history, then this event is for you. On Feb. 9, the Black Studies program is hosting a screening of Soundtrack to A Coup D’Etat at The Screening Room at 1 p.m.
After the assassination of Congo’s leader, Patrice Lumumba in 1961, a historical rollercoaster of political machination ignited. The documentary illustrates this political earthquake from witness s, testimonies, CIA operatives, speeches from Lumumba himself and a veritable canon of jazz icons. Director Johan Grimonprez tells a story that interrogates colonial history to tell an urgent and timely story of precedent that resonates more than ever in today’s geopolitical climate.
As part of an initiative for Black Histories and Futures Month, The Kingston Peace Council invites all to a post-screening discussion at the Toucan from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity for you to engage in a post-movie chat with your peers.
A Night of Poetry and Music at the Broom Factory
Kingston African Caribbean Collective is hosting A Night of Poetry and Music at the Broom Factory on Feb. 15 with three acts. The event starts at 7 p.m. and local artists like The Bentley Collective, Juliane Okot Bitek, and DJ SmoothMix will perform acts of music, poetry, and African diaspora music.
The event is open to all as part of 2025 Kingston Black History Month Celebrations. Registration is now open for those who want to experience a dynamic night full of unforgettable sounds and poetry.
Black Histories and Futures Reading Challenge
If reading is your cup of tea, check out the Black Histories and Futures Reading Challenge hosted by Kingston Frontenac Public Library. The challenge started on Feb. 1, and runs until the end of the month, so it’s not too late to get in on the action.
As part of the challenge, when you read a selection of books by Black authors, you have a chance to win local gift cards from Novel Idea and Sally’s Roti Shop. To enter the challenge, log a minimum of one book into Beanstock and earn badges to qualify.
The challenge is open to all ages, so invite your friends and family to in honouring the accomplishments of Black authors and the Black community in Canada.
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