TORONTO — Black creators in Canada's television and film industry say Black History Month is about looking forward, as much as it is about looking back. TORONTO — Black creators in Canada's television and film industry say Black History Month is about looking forward, as much as it is about looking back. That’s where my inspiration comes from and that’s my celebration of Black history as opposed to Black History Month.”Elamin Abdelmahmoud, host of CBC Radio's daily arts, pop culture and entertainment show "Commotion." You similarly cannot imagine Black futures without making room for Black joy, Black creation and Black celebration. So it’s Black History and Black Futures Month for me."