Natasha Henry, president of the Ontario Black History Society and author of the chapter on Carter, said it's important that experiences of Black women in the Niagara area be included. Natasha Henry, president of the Ontario Black History Society, is among the authors of the chapters in Making Her Mark, which highlight the stories of Black women in the Niagara area. - Natasha Henry, president, Ontario Black History SocietyHenry said she got to "actually hear from" Carter in documents that recorded her memories of what happened in 1837. Their lives are chronicled by a total of 27 authors, including Channon Oyeniran, first vice-president of the Ontario Black History Society. Channon Oyeniran, first vice-president of the Ontario Black History Society, wrote a the chapter on Elizabeth and Winnifred Wesley.

Source: CBC News August 06, 2021 15:18 UTC