About the Episode
This week, we celebrate Black History Month by profiling the lives and achievements of four Black Canadians: Mary-Joseph Angelique, Portia White, Violet King Henry, and Albert Jackson.
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Credits
Hosts: Robin Mullins, Nick Bridges, Kierstin Stewart
Researchers: Dahay Daniel, Leanne Gaudet, Anna Kuntz, Kierstin Stewart
Audio Editing: Emily Cuggy
Image Credit: Portia White. Photograph by Yousuf Karsh. Yousuf Karsh fonds / Library and Archives Canada / Accession 1987-054, Item 9695 / e010751717