In celebration of Black History Month, Irwin Law is inviting you to explore and celebrate the achievements, heritage, traditions, and culture of Black Canadians.
As a Toronto-based publishing company, we’re proud that in 1979, Toronto became the first municipality in Canada to proclaim February as Black History Month through the efforts of organizations like the Ontario Black History Society. We hope that the education and awareness that happens around Black History Month continues all throughout the year.
The first Black woman lawyer in Canada.
Accomplished litigator and founder of the 100 Strong Foundation.
Human rights advocate, lawyer, veteran, and one of the founders of Caribana.
Sociologist, civil servant, human rights specialist, and Black Canadian historian.
Chloe Cooley and the 1793 Act to limit slavery in Upper Canada.
First African Canadian to be elected to the House of Commons.