There are Black communities formed as a result of slavery, erased of their history and ethnic identity, Black diaspora from Africa, Caribbean and South America. For Black History Month, Edmonton AM focused on four prominent communities in the city, highlighting their culture, religion and language. Edmonton AM 7:40 Edmonton's African American Community The Black Identities series looks at prominent Black communities in Edmonton, their presence in the city and highlight how they differ in culture, religion and language. Edmonton AM 7:55 Edmonton's Caribbean community For Black History Month, we're celebrating the diverse voices within Edmonton's Black community. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2021 15:00 UTC