Black History In Verse

Black History in Verse is a free, intergenerational evening of poetry celebrating Black history, legacy, and living voices in Canadian literature.

Hosted by Toronto Poet Laureate Lillian Allen and Toronto Youth Poet Laureate Shahaddah Jack, the night brings together a dozen poets from across the Black diaspora. Through spoken word, performance, and reflection, poets will read, recite, and rejoice in stories rooted in Black history and the legacy of Canadian poetry.

Guided by the theme “Before Us, Beside Us, Beyond Us,” the evening explores lived Canadian history and Black legacy—honouring those who came before, those creating alongside us today, and those shaping what comes next.

Expect powerful intergenerational performances, community connection, patties, and light refreshments in a welcoming space.

Date: February 27
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: City of Toronto Archives (255 Spadina Rd.)
Cost: Free (registration required)

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Host or Publisher Shahaddah Jack