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afua cooper

@afuacooper

Killam Research Chair, Tyrrell Historical Medal winner, PI: Black People's History of Canada, Poet and Author, EDI advocate.

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Hey everyone check out my exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Immigration Canadian Museum of Immigration, "A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada." It's on now until January 2025. #blackhistory #canada #maritimes I was there Oct. 16th to give some media interviews.

Hey everyone check out my exhibit at the <a href="/Pier21/">Canadian Museum of Immigration</a> Canadian Museum of Immigration, "A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada." 

It's on now until January 2025.

#blackhistory #canada #maritimes  

I was there Oct. 16th to give some media interviews.
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The guide accompanies "The Halifax Explosion" a powerful poem by Halifax’s seventh poet laureate Dr. afua cooper with moving illustrations by Rebecca Bender that highlights the experiences of Black Haligonians in the historic disaster.

The guide accompanies "The Halifax Explosion" a powerful poem by Halifax’s seventh poet laureate Dr. <a href="/afuacooper/">afua cooper</a> with moving illustrations by <a href="/LittleStRebecca/">Rebecca Bender</a> that highlights the experiences of Black Haligonians in the historic disaster.
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Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the film screening of, "Angelique." We had a great time & great discussion. Thanks to Halifax Public Libraries and to Sydney of king's co-op bookstore #books #literature #blacklit #history #authors

Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the film screening of, "Angelique." We had a great time &amp; great discussion. Thanks to <a href="/hfxpublib/">Halifax Public Libraries</a> and to Sydney of <a href="/kingsbookstore/">king's co-op bookstore</a> 

#books
#literature 
#blacklit 
#history #authors
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Happy to be part of the team that won the SSHRC Impact Award 2024 for collaborative and international Research. With PI Marcia Ostashewski of CBU. SSHRC

Happy to be part of the team that won the SSHRC Impact Award 2024 for collaborative and international Research. With PI Marcia Ostashewski of CBU. <a href="/SSHRC_CRSH/">SSHRC</a>
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uregina.ca/stories/2025/0… Check out the first book in the series I am editing, Marie Carter’s In the Light of Dawn: The History and Legacy of a Black Canadian Community #books #canada #history

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Happy to have attended the launch of the Angelique stamp recently in Montreal. As a historian and an author, I've worked for decades to bring her story to light. Canada Post consulted with me as part of the process. Viva Angelique! #History #milestone #hangingofangelique

Happy to have attended the launch of the Angelique stamp recently in Montreal. As a historian and an author, I've worked for decades to bring her story to light. <a href="/canadapostcorp/">Canada Post</a> consulted with me as part of the process. Viva Angelique! #History #milestone #hangingofangelique
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As we prepare to say goodbye to Black History Month, a reminder that we should be learning and championing the diverse histories of Black Canadians every single day, including Black Canadian Muslims who contribute and enrich our country. A special shout out to the award-winning

As we prepare to say goodbye to Black History Month, a reminder that we should be learning and championing the diverse histories of Black Canadians every single day, including Black Canadian Muslims who contribute and enrich our country.

A special shout out to the award-winning
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Seeing my film on the big screen Saturday evening was very special. Thanks to all of you who attended. Those of you who want to view it online need to purchase the online access pass here: halifaxblackfilm.com/tickets/buy-ti… (Available until end of day tomorrow, Tuesday). #films

Seeing my film on the big screen Saturday evening was very special. Thanks to all of you who attended. Those of you who want to view it online need to purchase the online access pass here: 

halifaxblackfilm.com/tickets/buy-ti…

(Available until end of day tomorrow, Tuesday). #films
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Happy to announce that on Weds. February 19th I was invested into the Order of Nova Scotia, the highest honour in the province, for my longstanding work as a scholar, author & community mobilizer. I'd like to thank Lt-Governor, Mike Savage, as well as my family and supporters.

Happy to announce that on Weds. February 19th I was invested into the Order of Nova Scotia, the highest honour in the province, for my longstanding work as a scholar, author &amp; community mobilizer. I'd like to thank Lt-Governor, Mike Savage, as well as my family and supporters.
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2025 Yellow Cedar honour books: The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey by Chad Soon & George Chiang & illustrated by Amy Qi & The Halifax Explosion: 6 December 1917, at 9:05 in the Morning by afua cooper & illustrated by Rebecca Bender ! Plumleaf Press

2025 Yellow Cedar honour books: The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey by Chad Soon &amp; George Chiang &amp; illustrated by Amy Qi &amp; The Halifax Explosion: 6 December 1917, at 9:05 in the Morning by <a href="/afuacooper/">afua cooper</a> &amp; illustrated by <a href="/LittleStRebecca/">Rebecca Bender</a> ! <a href="/PlumleafPress/">Plumleaf Press</a>